• Job Description

  Req#: 0108320

  • Outstanding opportunity for a Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Nutrition and Dietetics to play a major role in shaping the direction of Medical Nutrition Therapy for dietetic students at Sydney Nursing School

  • Full time continuing position at Camperdown Campus

  • Offering a competitive remuneration package starting from $138,645 including 17% superannuation

  About the opportunity

  The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #1 in Australia and #13 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care for individuals both locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. Our dedicated academic staff are committed to fostering a learning environment that nurtures students to become global citizens in health and wellbeing. We seamlessly integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally. Our students gain practical, hands-on experience in dedicated clinical simulation facilities in the Susan Wakil Health Building on the Camperdown Campus and the Westmead Campus.

  Our academic and professional staff have a passion for developing a flourishing, diverse and inclusive school community. Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact, student experience, and person-centred workplace culture are strongly encouraged.

  The School is currently seeking a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics. The incumbent will supervise Master and PhD research projects, conduct an independent program of research, and contribute to teaching in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, particularly the units of study related to Medical Nutrition Therapy.

  In this position, you will contribute to fostering a culture of excellence through your own expertise and supporting students towards success. You will maintain and build on your reputation by actively contributing to research and scholarship, academic debate, policy development and innovation within the University and the wider community.

  Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of research and education within the discipline which are recognised as outstanding, nationally or internationally

  • provide leadership in the development and delivery of teaching programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students in nutrition and medical nutrition therapy

  • liaise with professional stakeholders in the development and sourcing of student placements in a clinical setting

  • supervise Master and PhD research projects and conduct an independent program of research

  • promote a culture that is collaborative, team-oriented, and one that respects the skill sets and opinions of all faculty and staff

  • mentor Level A and B academics.

  About you

  • PhD in medical nutrition therapy in an area such as gastroenterology, oncology, nutrition support, endocrinology, or nephrology

  • extensive experience working in clinical teaching hospitals in medical nutrition therapy

  • demonstrable understanding of medical nutrition knowledge

  • proven acknowledgment at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline of dietetics, and in pedagogical or curriculum innovation

  • be an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD)

  • have an established research profile with original, high-quality and independent research in Nutrition and Dietetics in the field of Medical Nutrition Therapy, as evidenced by competitive research grants, and/or publications and conference presentations

  • have experience in teaching and learning, including demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives, inclusive of student placements

  • demonstrated pursuit of academic excellence in research of national and/or international significance, with a network of relationships with academic and professional organisations, partners, and stakeholders

  • demonstrated excellence in research and scholarly activities relevant to nutrition and dietetics.

  Please note the incumbent must be registered with Dietitians Australia. Overseas qualified dietitians who wish to work in Australia must complete the skills recognition assessment (DSR) prior to commencing employment or within the first 12 months of commencement.

  https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/working-dietetics/credentialing-dietitians

  To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

  Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

  Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

  Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

  Pre-employment checks

  Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

  EEO statement

  At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

  How to apply

  Applications (including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

  Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above as mentioned in the ‘About you” section.

  If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

  For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations, email to rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.

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