Lecturer (Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP) in Dietetics

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

We believe that innovation powers our steps and are motivated to make a difference through positive social impact. We work in partnership with individuals and businesses to devise creative solutions not limited by imagination. We work at pace, and are always future-facing, with our teaching, learning and research focused on addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today. We do not stand still.

The School of Health and Life Sciences is now seeking to appoint to the post of  Lecturer Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP) in Dietetics to contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and knowledge exchange in the Department of Allied Health Professions in the School of Health & Life Sciences.

The standard TSPP academic role at the University includes a combination of teaching, scholarly activity, professional practice, knowledge exchange, business engagement and associated administrative activities. You will be involved in uni professional (Dietetics) and multi professional (AHP) activity across the department. While all functions will combine these areas of work, the relative weight of each will vary between and over time for each role holder.

The postholder must be a Practising Dietitian on the HCPC professional register and have experience of teaching and assessing skills in practice.  You must hold a first degree and Masters in relevant discipline / equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience in a related discipline. You will have experience of working across a range of settings with patients to deliver care and rehabilitation to those with a range of acute and chronic conditions across a range of settings. You will utilise your knowledge to contribute to teaching, knowledge exchange, enterprise, and business engagement.

Applicants must hold or willing to achieve a relevant Teaching Qualification normally within two years of employment i.e PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation alongside a Membership of a relevant professional body / Registered professional in the discipline / equivalent level of professional practice.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Apply now if you would like to join us.

Contact Jill Kent Head of Department Jillian.kent@tees.ac.uk for further information

Job Reference: T01771

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Closing date:   15 April 2025

Interview date:  8 May 2025

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