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Offer: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition:UniofOtagoJob description:Job DescriptionDIVISION of SCIENCEDEPARTMENT of HUMAN NUTRITION – TE TARI KAI T?TIKA TAKATA The Department of Human Nutrition at the University of Otago is the longest established department of its kind at a New Zealand University. The Department supports BSc, MSc, MAppSc, and PhD students. Our teaching addresses research frontiers alongside real-world challenges, and our graduates are knowledgeable about the important place of nutrition in achieving social equity and supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities. The Department has a long-standing commitment to research and teaching on the impact human nutrition has on the health and wellbeing for individuals and communities, regionally, nationally, and internationally. We aim to connect issues specific to Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific region with themes in the international, professional and research discourse. Research in the Department applies diverse methodologies, and our teaching is informed by both professional practice and the high-quality research undertaken by our academic staff. Our skills includes: » knowledge nutritional status and its impact on public health and wellbeing, with a focus on developing local and global food systems that are sustainable and accessible to everyone. » knowledge how the digestion and metabolism of foods, dietary patterns, and nutrients, influence physiological processes, and improve human health and performance. » developing, evaluating, and implementing nutrition strategies and interventions, that prevent and/or minimise disease and therefore, improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, wh?nau, and communities. The function – Te mahi We are pursuing to appoint a full-time, permanent (confirmation path) position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition. We welcome candidates with skills across the breadth of Human Nutrition including candidates with skills in any of the following: M?ori health, micronutrients, working with older populations, clinical nutrition and whose work connects with diverse Aotearoa New Zealand communities. In this function you will contribute to: » teaching across our undergraduate and post-graduate curriculums in Human Nutrition, including developing course content and teaching materials, participating in collaborative teaching activities, and assessing student performance. » research activities within the Department, including obtaining internal and external research funding, supervising research students, and communicating your research, for example, in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. » a collegial, collaborative and cooperative teaching and research environment, within the department, University, and wider community. Skills and practice – K? p?keka me k? wheako: » PhD (or equivalent) in Human Nutrition. » Excellent research record relative to opportunity. » practice in or potential for collaborative, interdisciplinary and innovative research. » Enthusiasm for, and preferably practice in, research-informed teaching approaches in Human Nutrition. » capability and availability to develop a firm commitment to the university’s M?ori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. About our team – M? te t?ma The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university. Information technology is a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in the sciences, health sciences, commerce and humanities. Our ?tepoti Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world and the city offers a great variety of activities, ranging from arts and literature to outdoor adventure. In addition to research and teaching excellence, the University of Otago is committed to local, national, and international betterment, strong external engagement, sustaincapability in all its activities, and outstanding and unique student practices. We are committed to furthering the aspirations of M?ori and of communities across the Pacific. Human Nutrition at Otago The Department of Human Nutrition currently consists of a team of eight research active academics and eight professional practice and teaching fellows. Research areas range from the metabolism of individual nutrients to food waste. Teaching speciality areas include nutritional assessment, public health and sports nutrition. The Department of Human Nutrition is the first to offer a Master of Applied Science in Advanced Nutrition Practice, that provides practical real world practice. The Department also provides post-graduate distance study in Human Nutrition, for working professionals. This is an opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to make a significant contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic department and university. Further details – P?roko There is one full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position available, located in Dunedin. This is a confirmation path function, equivalent to the North American tenure-track. The appointment start date has some flexibility. We anticipate that the prosperous applicant will be able to start in late 2023/early 2024; however, please indicate your availcapability in your cover letter. The income for this vacancy will range from Lecturer: $90,902- $107,300 to Senior Lecturer: $112,482 – $138,182 per annum. Additional enquiries about the function may be directed to Professor Christina Hulbe, Acting Head of Department, Human Nutrition via the contact details below. Application – Tono Applications are asked to provide the following: » A cover letter covering your: 1. active research programme, with potential to grow at Otago. 2. teaching and communication skills and practice, with a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision. 3. collaborative, cooperative and inclusive approach, including support for m?tauranga M?ori and multiculturalism. » Curriculum vitae (no more than six pages). » Names and email addresses of at least three referees. Applications quoting reference number 2301202 will close on Sunday, 17 September 2023. APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. How to submit the application:To apply, please enter the following URL into your internet browser: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=23012 02Skills:
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