Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in Food and Nutritional Science in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 504088) to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree by research in nutritional science, with at least 3 years’ relevant teaching practice.  Those with a portfolio of course design, production of teaching materials, quality assurance, supervision of teaching practice, and/or student advising is highly preferred.  The appointee will teach any of these undergraduate courses in nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, diet and disease, sports nutrition, functional foods and nutrigenomics.  He/She will also provide support to practicum, student support services and perform other duties as assigned.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a 2-page teaching statement.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 15, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.