Job Description

Salary

Starting salary: 42,882 FTE per annum

Contractual hours

28.8

Basis

Temporary

Package

35 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days, pro-rata

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

06/08/2025

Job reference

SMU12183



Lecturer in Nutrition

Duration: Fixed term until 31/07/2027

Hours: 28.8 (0.8FTE)

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team and contribute to teaching on the undergraduate and postgraduate Nutrition programmes. They will use innovative and engaging teaching to support and develop the Nutrition curriculum. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an ability to contribute to the teaching of modules across MSc/ BSc Nutrition, MSc/BSc Applied Sports Nutrition/Foundation programmes. Particularly teaching of nutritional biochemistry and nutrition and genetics. They will also undertake administrative duties, act as a personal tutor and supervise student research projects.

A relevant first degree and Masters-level qualification are essential. The applicant must be a registered Nutritionist (AfN) or dietitian (HCPC), or able and willing to become registered with the AfN. It is desirable that applicants have a PhD, are working towards a PhD or have significant experience. In addition, applicants will possess the willingness and ability to undertake research and/or knowledge transfer activity, and will be a team player.

Closing date: 17 August

Interviews are likely to be held on 21 August

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary's University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System

before applying

as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider hybrid/flexible/part-time/job share working arrangements. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble