Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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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 demonstratesthe commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learningcommunity 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.

Main duties of the job

Principal duties and responsibilities

You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio to BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics, and MSc Advanced Practice (Dietetics) programmes and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

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.

The role will also include placement, supervision, and support for BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics and MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics students. Current placement provision has traditionally been based in health boards. The aim is to expand with simulation, on campus provision and engagement with the third sector. It is therefore expected that the post holder will have some current experience of and an innovative approach to clinical placement training.

The post holder will be registered with HCPC and have been working as a Registered Dietitian. They will have experience of supervising students on placement.

About us

This post would suit an enthusiastic professional who may wish to blend clinical work with an academic career. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. Being a HCPC registered Dietitian with previous teaching experience and/or experience of supporting students on clinical placements is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our students experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

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

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

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.

Date posted

09 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,263 to £49,794 a year Per year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0412-Dietetics

Job locations

Llandaff Campus

Western Ave

Cardiff

CF5 2YB

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role profile is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment

Teaching and learning support

Design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.

Have the ability to deliver some taught content via the medium of Welsh.

Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.

Supervise student projects, and/or e.g., field trips and, where appropriate, placements.

Identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement.

Contribute to the expansion and innovative development of placement provision.

Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.

Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students.

Research and scholarship

Lead research and/or innovation proposals and projects with the potential to generate income, to manage project deliverables, deliver outputs and secure impact.

Work with university stakeholders to identify sources of research funding and lead the process of securing funds

Manage the delivery of individual and/or collaborative research projects to time and on budget

Apply knowledge acquired from research and innovation as well as scholarship to learning and teaching, research, and appropriate external activities.

Lead in the design and production of peer-reviewed publications and/or practitioner outputs, and/or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media.

Make presentations at local, national, and international academic and/or practitioner conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events.

Communication

Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas.

Liaison and networking

Participate in and help develop internal and external networks for the benefit of Cardiff Metropolitan University in the areas of teaching and research.

Managing people

Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development.

Depending on the area of work, could be expected to supervise the work of others.

Teamwork

Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff.

Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students needs.

Pastoral care

Could be expected to act as a module tutor.

Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.

Deal with standard problems and help colleagues resolve their concerns about progress in research.

Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making

Assess, interpret, and evaluate outcomes of research.

Identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with colleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved.

Develop ideas promoting the subject and/or research areas.

e.g. Develop ideas and find ways of disseminating and applying the

results of research and scholarship.

e.g. Responsibility for the design and delivery of own modules and

assessment methods.

e.g. Collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment

procedures.

e.g. Advise others on strategic issues such as student recruitment and

marketing.

e.g. Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control

processes.

Planning and managing resources

As module leader or tutor, co-ordinate with others (such as support staff or academic colleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met.

Manage projects relating to own area of work.

Participating in developing ideas for generating income.

Sensory, physical, and emotional demands.

Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines.

Work environment

Within the context of Cardiff Metropolitan Universitys H&S policy, depending on area of work and level of training received, may be expected to conduct risk assessment, and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.

Expertise

Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support.

Use a range of delivery techniques.

Posses expertise and experience of clinical placement provision.

Standard Notification

These guidelines are provided to assist you in the performance of your contract. The university is a dynamic organisation; therefore, changes may be required from time to time. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post-holder. The Summary of Duties and Responsibilities is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks performed. Other associated technical tasks are likely to be performed as directed by the line manager.

The University is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct. Therefore, all employees are expected to have due regard for the impact of their personal behaviour and conduct on the University, students, colleagues, business stakeholders and our community. Each employee must demonstrate adherence to our Code of Professional Conduct. In addition, all employees should have particular regard for their responsibilities under Cardiff Metropolitan Universitys Equalities, Financial, Environmental and Sustainability, People Services and Health and Safety policies and procedures.