Job Description

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modernuniversity (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.


The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

University status awarded in or after 1992

The School

The School of Human and Social Sciences is a multidisciplinary school that empowers and equips students to shape a sustainable, just and healthy society. The School has recently expanded its disciplinary coverage and now delivers a portfolio of education, research and enterprise activity across psychology, sports and exercise sciences, criminology, education & early years, forensic science, nutritional therapy, and politics & international relations. The University is committed to the continued growth of the School of Human and Social Sciences with recent investments in portfolio developments, new equipment and staff.


Our course portfolio leads to awards from foundation level to taught postgraduate and research degrees (including professional doctorates). It reflects a long-standing, institutional commitment to inclusion: most taught courses offer a September and a February intake, while UG courses are accessible via a broad-based foundation year. We also validate a small number of UG and PG courses delivered internationally.


Offering a high-quality student experience is of paramount importance to us and we have an excellent reputation for student-centred education. In the 2024 NSS we were ranked 1st in London, 5th in England and 7th in the UK in Psychology as well as 1st in London and 2nd in England and the UK in Politics for overall satisfaction. Our accolades also include: 1st Modern University in London for Criminology (Guardian and Good University Guides), 1st Modern University in London for Graduate Prospects in Forensic Science (Good University Guide) and in Education we were ranked 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide). Our courses are accredited or recognised by professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society, the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission. Our facilities include recently renovated lab spaces to support the delivery of research and teaching in psychology, forensic science and sports and exercise psychology alongside mock crime scene rooms and a mock court room.


Our course portfolio in Nutritional Therapy is accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC) and entitles our students to membership of British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and registration of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Our strategic plan, Impact 2028, outlines our ambitions for further growth in learning and teaching, research, and sustainability.

The Role

To support our exciting development aspirations for Nutritional Therapy, we are looking to strengthen our academic team through the appointment of a candidate with suitable qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals to contribute to research, enterprise and external engagement, as well as student support and course and curriculum development and delivery. We are particularly interested in individuals with clinical practice and up to date knowledge in Nutritional Therapy. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver taught modules on our Nutritional Therapy undergraduate course, supervise UG dissertations and strengthen our research and enterprise profile through securing funding for and delivering projects, and disseminating findings through presentations and publications. The precise mix of duties and objectives will be determined on an individual basis in line with the needs of the course.


This is a part time (0.6FTE) Permanent position.

The Person

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, who is a registered practicing Nutritional Therapist with clinical practice experience to join the Nutritional Therapy team. Candidates should have HEA Fellowship (or a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment). Candidates should be a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to work in teaching and curriculum development and the ability to teach on the undergraduate Nutritional Therapy provision and work with a diverse range of learners and provide individualised pastoral support.

How to Apply

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.


Interviews are expected to be held on 2nd October 2025.


For informal enquiries about the position please contact Nicola O'Keefe, Head of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies: nicola.o'keefe@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl


We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.


Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
School of Human and Social Sciences
Location
Paragon
Salary
46,312 to 53,020 per annum (Pro Rata - 0.6FTE contract)
Release Date
Friday 05 September 2025
Closing Date

Sunday 21 September 2025
Interview Date
Thursday 02 October 2025
Reference
SHSS067