Messages To proceed, please enable JavaScript in your internet browser. After enabling JavaScript, you will need to close and re-open this browser window. Prime opportunity to join Swinburne in the School of Health Sciences Ongoing full-time position in a central Hawthorn location Academic Level D 17% Super with attractive staff benefits About the Role Are you a passionate and innovative leader in the field of Dietetics? Swinburne University is seeking an exceptional Associate Professor to join our School of Health Sciences, specifically within the Department of Allied Health. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of dietetics education and research at a leading institution. As an Associate Professor in Dietetics, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our research and teaching excellence. You will lead and develop research portfolios, supervise postgraduate students, and contribute to the administration and delivery of our Masters of Dietetics course. Your expertise will help build professional and research partnerships both in Australia and internationally, enhancing the Dietetics profile of Swinburne. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: · A strong demonstrated national and international track record of publications and grants in nutrition and dietetics and a capacity to communicate research outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing research activities within the field, commensurate with the expectations of an Associate Professor · Demonstrated capacity to plan and conduct research within a broader overall team environment, to identify complementary expertise and initiate appropriate collaborations · Demonstrated capacity to supervise postgraduate research students to completion · Demonstrated ability to positively engage and communicate with industry partners and foster partnerships that build professional placement capacity Qualifications • Recognised degree in dietetics (from an accredited Australian program or qualifications recognised by Dietitians Australia if overseas educated), and eligibility for credentialing via the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program. The successful candidate will be required to be a full APD with the DA for the duration of their appointment • A research qualification: Doctorate (PhD) degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field • Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent (preferable) • Advanced APD or Fellow of DA credentials (preferable) • Fellowship of Advance HE (UK), HERDSA, ANZAHPE or equivalent recognition of teaching and leadership excellence in higher education (preferable) About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisitionswin.edu.au. For enquiries regarding the position please contact A/Prof Jimmy Louie - Associate Professor of Dietetics on jimmylouieswin.edu.au. Applications Close: 11pm, Friday 28 February 2025 Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. 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