Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Job summary

The opportunity

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times Welsh University of the Year 2021; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The primary areas of teaching will be in nutrition and dietetics, and could include, for example clinical nutrition support, renal dietetics, paediatrics, as well as public health and interprofessional education developing professional skills amongst students. Some modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are co-taught with students from a range of other programmes in the School, and as such the successful candidate will be required to engage with students from a range of discipline areas.

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

• An in-depth knowledge of specialist subject and professional area.
• An in-depth understanding of pedagogy and research/enterprise and scholarly activity.
• Ability to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at various levels.
• Ability to review programme design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
• Ability to contribute to the achievement of the School Development Plan and the institutions strategic planning processes.
• Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for strategic development/improvement e.g. research projects, new courses, consultancy.
• Ability to identify (through the analysis of appropriate management information) areas requiring improved performance e.g. student numbers, student satisfaction.
• Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
• A good honours degree.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy's Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Rhiannon Harris and Amanda Squire, Programme Directors atrharris@cardiffmet.ac.uk and asquire@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

About us

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times Welsh University of the Year 2021; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Flexible and remote working opportunities.
• Excellent family friendly policies.
• Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
• Access to all library facilities.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.