Lecturer in Dietetics

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

This role sits within the School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (BNS), part of our Faculty of Medical Sciences who deliver world leading innovation and excellence in teaching and research.

We have a vacancy for a Lecturer in Dietetics and Human Nutrition (1.0 FTE) to deliver teaching, assessment and student support for the undergraduate Dietetic and Nutrition programmes in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. This is a 1 year fixed term maternity cover post, which may be available as a secondment. You will be expected to contribute to curriculum development, research, and the wider academic, scholarly and professional requirements of the School and Faculty. We are particularly interested to hear from individuals with clinical research or quality improvement experience.

You will join an enthusiastic and vibrant group of educationalists and researchers at an exciting time of expansion of nutrition and dietetic undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at Newcastle University. Our programmes include MDiet Dietetics, BSc Human Nutrition, and BSc Nutrition with Food Marketing, MRes Human Nutrition.

Preferred start date is Wednesday 2nd July 2024.

Further information about the School is available at and you can view details of our facilities at

Informal enquiries may be made to Ms Susan Lennie, e-mail

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.