Senior Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition

Role

The post will generate innovative research methodologies, secure external funding and publish high-impact work to establish national and international academic leadership. They will lead, coordinate, and manage research projects and teams within the Public Health Nutrition team, overseeing resources, staff recruitment, line management, and high-level governance, while driving research impact and knowledge exchange activities. They will also undertake key administrative and managerial duties, contributing to university governance, professional bodies and the wider academic community.

In teaching, the post will design, deliver, and update academic modules and interdisciplinary programmes in line with university quality standards. They will apply innovative teaching methods to inspire students, supervise staff and research students, as well as conducting assessment, marking, and feedback.

Health and safety

All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others, and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff are therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• PhD in public health nutrition or equivalent experience; appropriate academic professional and teaching qualifications (or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice); and outstanding qualities and achievements in scholarship and research at a national and international level
• Ability to provide academic leadership in research area and to lead a research team where appropriate
• An extensive track record of teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate and postgraduate level or in a demonstrably similar context
• Evidence of successful partnership with external bodies, including policy makers and national organisations
• Experience of research programme management and delivery, including provision of leadership, management and governance
• Show attention to detail and commitment to high quality
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines

Interview date: 24th November 2026