Showcase your teaching skills Work in a professional team environment Primarily located at our Footscray Park Campus About Us: At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About the Role: The overall purpose of the TFA in Dietetics is to contribute to the design and delivery of the undergraduate and post graduate nutrition and dietetics courses within the College of Health and Biomedicine. The TFA in Dietetics will design and teach discipline-based College undergraduate and postgraduate units, which may include face-to-face and/or online delivery, develop preparatory material as well as act as unit convenor. The position of Lecturer will have supervisory responsibilities for sessional staffing as required. A key responsibility of the position will be the development and delivery of Nutrition/Dietetics units with specialty in Food Service. This is a Part-Time continuing position at a Teaching Focused Academic B classification, salary range $105,662 - $125,473 (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation, working 22.05 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with lower fractions available with negotiation. Duties: The major duties performed are: Work with Medical Science staff and relevant other staff, and independently, to develop and deliver high quality, student centred, learning opportunities that engage students and supports in the Medical Sciences course areas and more specifically in the nutrition and dietetic course area Participate in administrative duties and academic leadership such as Unit Convenor, attend program and college meetings and/or membership of several committees Undertake assessment activities that are authentic, providing timely and informative feedback to students Contribute to innovative curriculum design underpinned by concepts of pedagogy, andragogy, and research Maintain and develop nutrition and dietetic professional practice skills, knowledge and expertise Build relationships with internal and external partners to support the delivery of professional practice opportunities for student Contribute to course reviews and external accreditation documentation Consult with and provide advice, support and feedback to students Independently and in collaboration with other staff, conduct and disseminate scholarship and research in areas of expertise in accordance with the Measure of Research Activity (MORA) expectations for the level of appointment Understand and comply with all policies and procedures Promote an environment of safety, sustainability and inclusion to embed a values-driven culture, including Protecting Country Identify, assess, prioritise and control risks to the health and safety of staff, students, visitors and contractors to the environment arising from the operation of the area under their responsibility and ensure that a safe system of work is developed and followed through appropriate training, supervision and monitoring in line with the annual OH&S Plan About You: Knowledge or Training Equivalent to: Completion of a PhD or have equivalent professional standing in Dietetics with recent, relevant experience in Food Service in Australia. An Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) or be eligible and willing to join the APD program. Demonstrated ability/experience in teaching, unit convening and curriculum design in nutrition and dietetic related topics at a tertiary level Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team, together with the capability to work alone/independently and meet objectives. A demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students, industry and relevant stakeholders. Highly developed ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy/demanding environment and complete competing work tasks within specified timeframes. What We Offer: For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff . How to Apply? For a position description click here: Position Description - Teaching Focused Academic, Dietetics Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising; A cover letter; Your curriculum vitae/resume; Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description; and/or Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations. Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered. Applications close on Tuesday the 26th of June 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST) Who to Contact? For further information relating to the position, please contact Alan Hayes, Head of Program (Biomedical and Life Sciences) on Alan.Hayesvu.edu.au for any questions about the role. Our Commitment to Protecting Country: Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.