Newcastle University
Lecturer in Food and Human Nutrition
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Lecturer in Food and Human Nutrition
Lecturer in Food and Human Nutrition | Permanent Post
Salary: £47,389.00 – £56,535.00 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We offer:
- A generous holiday package (with opportunities to buy additional leave)
- Strong pension schemes
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
Closing Date: 26 July 2026
About the Role
The School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, is seeking a passionate and committed Lecturer in Food and Human Nutrition on a permanent basis.
The School brings together strengths in:
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Sport and exercise science
- Biomedical sciences
With significant investment in new facilities, including:
- £57 million upgrade of the Dame Margaret Barbour Building (teaching and labs)
- State-of-the-art Sports Centre
As a Lecturer, you will:
- Develop and deliver high-quality teaching for the AfN-accredited BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Food Marketing programmes.
- Contribute to UG and PG degree programmes across the School.
- Be responsible for assessment marking, project supervision (UG/PG), pastoral support, and administration as required.
Research duties include:
- A strong independent research profile aligned with priority areas such as:
- Nutrition and metabolic disease
- Brain health and ageing
- Childhood nutrition
- Nutrition and cancer
- Contribution to the Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre.
Formal qualifications:
- PhD (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.
- Prior teaching experience.
Further School information: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/bns/
Classes are held within the Dame Margaret Barbour Building and the Sports Centre.
Sustainability Commitment
Newcastle University aims to be sustainable in all its operations. The School actively:
- Embodies green initiatives through participation in:
- Green Impact teams and Sustainability networks
- LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) accreditation
- Embedding sustainability as a cross-cutting theme via the Leading Edge curriculum.
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Guidance on academic expectations can be found in the University’s Job Summary.
Informal enquiries: E-mail ProfessorEmma Stevenson
Key Accountabilities
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching aligned with University standards.
- Mentor and advise students throughout their studies.
- Set, mark, and digitise assessment using online frameworks.
- Contribute to curriculum development.
- Foster a research-informing educational environment.
- Promote lifelong learning for students, both in and beyond their studies.
Research
- Conduct research at international standards in Food and Human Nutrition.
- Enhance the School’s research profile and the Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre’s.
- Secure external funding and publish outputs.
- Demonstrate real-world impact through collaborative partnerships.
- Supervise postgraduate research (PGR) students.
Other Duties
- Advance the vision, mission, and strategy of the University and School.
- Engage actively in School communities and projects.
- Commit to equality, diversity, inclusion, ethics, and sustainability.
- Support national/international disciplinary development.
- Lead administrative roles such as:
- Module Leader
- Year Tutor
- Programme Director
- Research Director
- Outreach Coordinator
- Contribute to Faculty/Wide projects, working groups, and committees.
The Person – Essential
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Research-led teaching experience in core nutritional sciences, with a strong use of technology.
- Demonstrated research funding capability.
- Track record of international/public-beneficial publications.
- Proven ability to engage with external stakeholders and create impact.
- Evidence of an international research profile (e.g., publications, professional affiliations, awards).
- Experience supervising Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.
- Ability to design and supervise UG/PG research projects.
- Experience from settings such as:
- Business
- Third sector
- Policy (desirable)
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Attributes & Behaviours
- Team player with a positive collaborative mindset.
- Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Upholds best practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development, embracing innovation in teaching/research.
Qualifications
- Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Food and Human Nutrition or a related subject.
- PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (where applicable, desirable).
- A Postgraduate teaching qualification or Advance HE Fellowship accreditation (where applicable, desirable).
Newcastle University – Our Commitment
Newcastle University is a global community built on:
- Dignity and respect for all.
- A supportive place for individuals displaced by violence or persecution.
We are an inclusive university, valuing:
- Diversity across colleagues and staff.
- Equality of opportunity for all.
- Pride in our diverse workforce that reflects our student body.
Education:
- Gold Athena Swan award for gender equality.
- Race Equality Charter (Bronze) recognition.
- Disability Confident partner, interviewed if meet essential criteria.
Research:
- Member of Euraxess, supporting European researchers.
Requisition ID: 29473
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