Visiting Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Roehampton, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Roehampton |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RU04873 |
Summary
School: School of Life and Health Sciences
Job title: Visiting Lecturers in Nutrition and Dietetics
Salary: £55 ph
The University of Roehampton is seeking to appoint Visiting Lecturers to join our Life Sciences team to teach on our undergraduate and post graduate programmes in the subject areas of Human Nutrition, Food Science Clinical Nutrition, Professional Skills for Dietitians. Registered nutritionist or dietitian (RD) are preferred. The appointment/s will involve leading and delivering modules and may also involve contributing to student project supervision and pastoral care.
We encourage a blended learning approach to teaching, combining traditional lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and student-led discussions in our teaching approaches. We ensure our curriculum supports good student outcomes through engagement with employability and skill-led experiential learning. We also support students by providing activities and material that extend beyond scheduled contact time. There are currently established resources for the majority of teaching to be covered.
Successful applicants will have experience in many of the blended teaching approaches listed above, as well as with supporting students, and marking assessments, at an undergraduate level. Industry experience is desirable as is experience with online learning environments. We are seeking individuals who are: student focused; demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; and can work flexibly.
We are looking to appoint to start in September 2025, and will interview as we receive applications. Thus, please do not wait to apply if interested in the position/s.
The rate of pay for Visiting Lecturers is £55 per hour. This rate includes: contact time, preparation and marking, and annual leave. Additional marking and moderation and content development is paid at the rate of £25.96 per hour. When required this will be agreed in advance by a Dean or Deputy Dean.
For an informal conversation about the role please email Dr Shiva Sivasubramaniam s.sivasubramaniam@roehampton.ac.uk)
At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.
We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students to realise their ambitions. Our graduates today have excellent employment prospects, and are part of a thriving and diverse global community of Roehampton alumni.
We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across the creative arts, social sciences, law, humanities, literature, education, business, and human and life sciences, including nursing. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives.
We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits.
The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly.
Job title: Visiting Lecturers in Nutrition and Dietetics
Salary: £55 ph
The University of Roehampton is seeking to appoint Visiting Lecturers to join our Life Sciences team to teach on our undergraduate and post graduate programmes in the subject areas of Human Nutrition, Food Science Clinical Nutrition, Professional Skills for Dietitians. Registered nutritionist or dietitian (RD) are preferred. The appointment/s will involve leading and delivering modules and may also involve contributing to student project supervision and pastoral care.
We encourage a blended learning approach to teaching, combining traditional lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and student-led discussions in our teaching approaches. We ensure our curriculum supports good student outcomes through engagement with employability and skill-led experiential learning. We also support students by providing activities and material that extend beyond scheduled contact time. There are currently established resources for the majority of teaching to be covered.
Successful applicants will have experience in many of the blended teaching approaches listed above, as well as with supporting students, and marking assessments, at an undergraduate level. Industry experience is desirable as is experience with online learning environments. We are seeking individuals who are: student focused; demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; and can work flexibly.
We are looking to appoint to start in September 2025, and will interview as we receive applications. Thus, please do not wait to apply if interested in the position/s.
The rate of pay for Visiting Lecturers is £55 per hour. This rate includes: contact time, preparation and marking, and annual leave. Additional marking and moderation and content development is paid at the rate of £25.96 per hour. When required this will be agreed in advance by a Dean or Deputy Dean.
For an informal conversation about the role please email Dr Shiva Sivasubramaniam s.sivasubramaniam@roehampton.ac.uk)
At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.
We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students to realise their ambitions. Our graduates today have excellent employment prospects, and are part of a thriving and diverse global community of Roehampton alumni.
We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across the creative arts, social sciences, law, humanities, literature, education, business, and human and life sciences, including nursing. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives.
We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits.
The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly.
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