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* Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
* Full-time and continuing in the School of Exercise Science and Nutrition
* Level B $117,684 -$139,191 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Responsibilities
* Lead unit teaching teams across our undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition programs in the areas of food product development, food manufacturing and/or food science and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the courses to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement
refinements.
* Assist in applying food industry and food science research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
* Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed
teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery
* Develop a program of food product development research within the CASS Food Research Centre, including supporting applications for external competitive funding and collaborating with CASS staff and existing CASS industry partners.
* Build a national reputation, based on a growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact and a growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for food industry partners.
Qualifications
* PhD in food science (or relevant discipline) and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
* Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate food science, including innovative curriculum design.
* Emerging reputation in food product development research and/or scholarship through publications and
success in obtaining external research funding.
* Food industry experience in product development.
* Ability to contribute to communities through food science research.
How to apply
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Katy Lacy, Associate Head of School, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences on
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Position Description LevelB Teaching and Research_Food Nutrition Sciences.pdf
Applications for this position close at 11:55pm on Friday 9th January 2026.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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