Associate Professor

Overview 1 x Full time ongoing opportunity to join the Food Technology and Nutrition Department. Salary Academic Level C (\$141,247 - \$162,872) or Level D (\$170,080 - \$187,373) 17% super. Based at Bundoora West campus but may be required to travel to other University campuses. About the Role As a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor you will contribute to the teaching and research efforts in areas such as human nutrition, clinical studies, nutrition policy and advocacy, sustainable and culturally responsive food systems and community health promotion. You will play a key role in the delivery and coordination of the department’s teaching programmes while actively engaging in research, industry collaboration and professional and community‑based activities. Responsibilities Contribute to teaching and research efforts in human nutrition, clinical studies, nutrition policy and advocacy, sustainable and culturally responsive food systems, and community health promotion. Play a key role in the delivery and coordination of the department’s teaching programmes while actively engaging in research, industry collaboration and community‑based activities. Develop and lead high‑impact translational research aligned with the University’s research priorities in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition. Attract external research and enterprise funding, publish in high‑quality academic and practitioner outlets, and mentor early‑career researchers and students. Provide academic leadership in integrating nutrition science for promoting health through food systems innovation across the department’s teaching and research activities. Strengthen interdisciplinary networks with internal RMIT stakeholders and external partners across government, not‑for‑profits, community organisations and the food industry. Contribute to programme design and management, postgraduate supervision and continuous enhancement of academic excellence across public health and food systems education. Qualifications and Experience PhD (Mandatory) in a relevant field. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver courses in Human Nutrition at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Experience contributing to the delivery and coordination of courses or programme components in public health, community nutrition, or food systems. Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. An emerging nationally recognised research profile in applied and/or clinical nutrition, sustainable food systems or nutrition‑focused entrepreneurship. Experience working collaboratively within research teams and developing capacity to attract external funding from competitive philanthropic or industry sources. Experience supervising or co‑supervising HDR candidates. Ability to work effectively within academic teams, fostering a collegial environment. Understanding of university governance, academic integrity and quality assurance systems. Well‑developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks. Employment Type Full‑time. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page. For further information please contact Associate Professor Head of Department & Associate Dean Food Technology & Nutrition at (contact details not provided). Applications Close 7 Oct pm. EEO Statement RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dr. … RMIT is a Circle Back Initiative Employer; we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr