The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition in the Faculty of Community & Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate Dietetics and postgraduate Nutrition programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Lecturer within the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:
•    Teaching and learning at an undergraduate level.
•    Teaching and supervision at a post-graduate level. 
•    Involvement in general clinical supervision.
•    Supervision of final year level research projects.
•    Participation in research programmes, curriculum development and staff development.
•    Developing government and academic partnerships.
•    Engaging with communities in relevant activities.
•    Administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

•    A Bachelors’ degree in Dietetics.
•    A Master’s degree in Dietetics / Nutrition  / Public Health or related field.
•    Current registration with the HPCSA as a Dietitian (Independent Practice Category).
•    Experience in undergraduate teaching and/or clinical supervision.
•    Evidence of research output in the form of a research publication (s) in accredited journals.  

  Added advantages
•    The ideal candidate for this position should be a highly-motivated person registered with a PhD or progressing towards the completion of a PhD.
•    Proficiency in two or more South African languages.
•    Experience in research supervision.
•    Experience in community nutrition / Public Health Nutrition.
•    A valid driver’s licence.
•    Evidence of contextual sensitivity and community engagement.

Inclusion of a copy of your registration as a Dietitian (independent practice) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) together with your application is a necessity.