Lecturer - Nutrition

RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning > Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment > Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development > Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them > Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students > Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations Research > Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work > Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher > Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Lecturer level of appointment Administration and Other Activities > Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty > Participate in continuous relevant professional activities > Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters REQUIREMENTS > Possess a doctoral degree in Science from a recognised university, preferably in Human Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Medical Sciences, or other related disciplines > Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five (5) years with at least 4 publications > Demonstrate strong technical skills in nutritional assessment, data analysis, clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, and food science research > Familiarity with nutrigenomics, machine learning applications, laboratory techniques, and digital tools for education and collaboration is essential to deliver impactful teaching and conduct cutting-edge research in the field of nutrition > Candidate is expected to critically evaluate the scientific literature and gain insights into the impact of personalized nutrition on individual health outcomes, as well as the role of lifestyle and environmental factors in personalized nutrition > Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills > Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning > Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs > Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession