Lecturer in Human Nutrition / Dietetics

• Make a meaningful contribution to the future of nutrition and dietetics
• Academic Level B, Salary Range $116,803pa - $137,865 pa plus 17% Super (Pro-rata)
• Part-time (0.4 FTE – 15 hours per week), 2 years Fixed Term Opportunity

About us:

At the University of Canberra, we’re a welcoming and connected academic community shaped by the people, cultures and environments of Australia’s capital. Our research focuses on real-world challenges, working alongside partners to create outcomes that matter, while our teaching builds confidence and capability for the future. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate employment, skills development and student support, UC is a place where you can grow ideas, contribute knowledge, and make a difference.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Human Nutrition or Dietetics to join our Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics. This fixed-term, part-time opportunity is ideal for an early-career academic who is committed to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and the scholarship of learning and teaching. In this rewarding role, you will contribute significantly to the delivery and development of undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition and dietetics education. As an Education Focused academic, you will be committed to student-centred learning and innovative teaching practices, while actively contributing to the scholarly and collegial life of the School and Faculty.

Key responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Convene units, lead and contribute to teaching and curriculum development
• Coordinate units and develop contemporary, evidence-based learning materials.
• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, practical classes, laboratories, seminars, and workshops.
• Support and mentor students through consultation and academic guidance.
• Develop innovative teaching approaches that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Contribute to work-integrated learning and industry engagement activities.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in designing, coordinating, and delivering university teaching programs.
• Experience teaching across undergraduate and/or postgraduate education, including online and blended learning environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A commitment to student success, innovation in teaching, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and workplace health and safety principles.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “Work at UC” site such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.

We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• A PhD (or enrolled and working towards PhD completion) in Human Nutrition or Dietetics (Highly desirable).
• Registration as a Nutritionist or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), or eligibility to obtain APD status through Dietitians Australia.
• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with you CV only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: please contact Ekavi Geourgouropoulou - Discipline Lead in Nutrition and Dietetics - Ekavi.Georgousopoulou@canberra.edu.au

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. We recognise people communicate and process information differently, and we support multiple ways to participate in the recruitment evaluation. For reasonable adjustment, please reach out to the UCTalent team.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 18 October 2026