Lecturer (Education Focused) - Nutrition, Dietetics & Food
Job No.: 689753
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 January 2027
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Elevate your impact at a world top 50 university
- Thrive in a connected, collaborative academic community
- Lead innovative teaching as Lecturer (Education Focused)
The Opportunity
Join the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food at Monash University as a Lecturer (Education Focused) and contribute to a high-performing academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching and professional impact. Education-focused staff at Monash lead contemporary, evidence-informed practice, and this role is integral to shaping outstanding learning experiences in nutrition and dietetics. The position enhances the Department’s national and international reputation through high-quality teaching across flagship undergraduate and master’s programs, while driving innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
This position will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences across lectures, tutorials, practical classes, workshops, field excursions and clinical settings. It promotes inclusive, student-centred teaching, integrating contemporary technologies and authentic assessment aligned with professional standards. The role leads unit and course development, supports consistent and constructive feedback practices, and draws on systematic evaluation and student insight to enhance curriculum quality. Through ongoing renewal and collaboration, the position ensures graduates are well prepared for evolving industry and community expectations.
We are seeking applicants with a doctoral qualification or equivalent research and teaching experience in nutrition and dietetics, together with Accredited Practising Dietitian status recognised by Dietitians Australia. The role requires demonstrated expertise in tertiary curriculum design, delivery and evaluation, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across academic and industry settings. Evidence of scholarly activity that informs education practice, along with an understanding of contemporary workforce and employability expectations, is also essential.
If you are motivated to contribute to a forward-thinking department and shape the next generation of nutrition and dietetics professionals, we invite you to apply.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please ensure your cover letter outlines your key skills and experience that will be relevant for the role.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Judy Bauer, Head, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, Judy.Bauer@monash.edu
Position Description: Lecturer (Education Focused)
Applications Close: Tuesday 10 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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