Career Opportunities
University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition
Sports Nutritionist (Professional Practice Fellow)
Sports
Nutritionist (Professional Practice Fellow) - does
not require PhD, but
needs to have track record working with athletes/teams
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITION
The Department of Human Nutrition at Otago leads innovative learning, teaching and research focused on positive nutritional impact on society and individuals.
We were the first Human Nutrition Department to offer a university-based dietetics training in New Zealand, and we remain the country's most established dietetic educator. We are also the only Human Nutrition department to offer a Sport and Exercise Nutrition programme in New Zealand.
The Department of Human Nutrition is located in the Division of Sciences. From 2020, it will offer a revitalised curriculum comprised of new undergraduate and graduate papers, including four Sports Nutrition papers. Human Nutrition staff teach on average two papers with team teaching common throughout the curriculum.
STAFF
Present academic staffing includes one Professor, four Associate Professors, three Senior Lecturers, one Lecturer, and numerous Professional Practice and Teaching Fellows. Non- academic staff includes three administrative staff and three research and lab technicians. In addition, grant-funded personnel include Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Fellows and Research Assistants, who support the Department's research programmes.
TEACHING
The Department of Human Nutrition emphasises the development of student critical thinking and research skills at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. The teaching programme and the research interests of staff members are described on the Department website: https://www.otago.ac.nz/humannutrition/index.html
Undergraduate qualifications
Sport and Exercise Nutrition is offered as a major in the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Two specialist Sports Nutrition papers are offered by the Department at the undergraduate level. From 2020, it will also be a Minor specialisation available to multiple undergraduate Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
Postgraduate qualifications
Sport and Exercise Nutrition is offered as a Masters of Applied Sciences qualification, including two Sport and Exercise Nutrition papers offered at the postgraduate level. These papers focus on the application of Sports Nutrition knowledge to practice. Sport and Exercise Nutrition students also undertake small projects with a work-based or applied sports nutrition aspect to them as part of their course.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
The Department of Human Nutrition offers world class facilities to staff and students. State- of-the-art undergraduate teaching laboratories were completed in 2018, including commercial and research clinic facilities. We also have a gym space with equipment for education and community outreach.
Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged and there are well-established links with other University Departments in the Division of Sciences, the Division of Humanities, and in the Division of Health Sciences. Distinguished visitors to the Department and members of the University contribute to the School's Research Seminar series.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant should have a relevant postgraduate and/or professional qualification such as a Nutrition Society Registered Nutritionist, Sport and Exercise Nutrition Registered (SENR), or Registered Dietitian. Support teaching across a range of papers, to postgraduate level, in the professional area of exercise and sports nutrition. This includes preparation, assessment, teaching and paper administration duties, under the supervision of the academic colleague who is responsible for course design and delivery. The successful applicant will also be required to create and maintain links with industry and community groups to enable successful student learning and project-based placement.
The candidate must have experience working in applied sport and exercise nutrition, with successful experience mentoring students preferable.
Teaching responsibilities will be in Sport and Exercise Nutrition papers at undergraduate and postgraduate level and additional professional development courses as needed by the department.
Refer also: https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/training/ac...
TREATY OF WAITANGI AND THE MĀORI STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
The Division of Sciences and the Department of Human Nutrition are committed to the Treaty of Waitangi and the University's Māori Strategic Framework.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Division and the Department of Human Nutrition are strongly committed to diversity in staffing and encourages applications from under-represented groups who are suitably qualified.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned postgraduate qualifications in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Nutrition or closely related field. Candidates must be committed to quality undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Candidates must have practice experience in sports nutrition and demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry and community groups, and the general public is essential.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. They must also have sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic socio-economic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of university students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Relevant postgraduate and/or professional qualification such as a Nutrition Society Registered Nutritionist, Sport and Exercise Nutrition Registered (SENR), Registered Dietitian (or eligible) will be given preference.
Successful university level teaching experience and/or mentoring experience preferred.
APPLICATIONS
The University seeks written documents from candidates wishing to apply for the role. Candidates are therefore required to provide:
• A CV, including employment history.
• A letter of application addressing the Person Specification / Personal Attributes.
• 3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.
Confidential enquiries may be directed to:
Dr Katherine Black
katherine.black@otago.ac.nz
REFEREES
The University may contact all three or four referees listed in the application. The candidate should also state their relationship with each referee. Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation with the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that their referees are willing to provide reports when contacted.
The University reserves the right to seek reports on the suitability of candidates from experts in the field, other than those nominated by the candidate. Should an applicant not wish a specific person or persons to be contacted, please advise the recruitment team at the time of application.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
Applicants are asked to indicate the date they would expect to be available to take up the appointment. The appointment is available from January 2020 or at a mutually agreed date.