Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Nutrition and Dietetics
CQUniversityRockhampton, Queensland, Australia • Cairns, Queensland, Australia • Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Posted March 19, 2026
134980 - 184987 AUD
Full Time
About the Company
CQUniversity is an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Job Description
CQUniversity is seeking a Lecturer and a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics to contribute to teaching and research in the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. The successful candidates will deliver engaging learning experiences, coordinate units, and contribute to curriculum development, while developing or advancing a research agenda that supports improved nutrition and health outcomes.
Requirements
- Current accreditation as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).
- Postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
- An understanding of current professional and educational issues in higher education.
- Proven record of scholarship and/or excellence in research.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Doctoral qualification (PhD) in Nutrition and Dietetics or willingness to enrol (for Senior Lecturer).
Benefits
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
