Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Dietetics

Company: Coventry University
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

As Assistant Lecturer in Dietetics based within the School of Health and Care you will support teaching, curriculum development, and course co‑ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate teaching and other core activities. Assisting in teaching on modules and courses at Higher Education levels 4 – 6, you will deliver a variety of student learning sessions including small group teaching and marking. Supporting students through both informal and formal communication throughout teaching semesters students have an effective learning experience.

Responsibilities

  • Uphold high standards of academic integrity in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment and to support students in this objective.
  • Support practice‑based learning and provide feedback to learners.
  • Contribute to the design and development of course materials and practice based learning across the Dietetic courses.
  • Provide support to students and sign‑post to relevant systems within the university.

You will have the ability to demonstrate best practice in teaching, learning and assessment along with high standards in engagement consistent with our reputation and track record as a high‑quality provider of teaching and learning.

A strong communicator with excellent digital skills, you will have experience using Aula or other forms of communication to deliver student communications, assurance of timely and accurate information and high standard teaching material. Experience facilitating excellent academic working relationships to foster student academic cohesion and a sense of academic community and belonging is required.

Enthusiastic and self‑motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing and engaging in an ‘active learning’ pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.

As a global education provider, experience and awareness of learners cultural differences and expectations with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

You will be registered with the HCPC as a Dietitian and have experience of working within health and care in the UK.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Masters degree leading to registration as Dietitian.
  • Registered Dietitian with HCPC.
  • Experience of working within the UK as a dietitian.
  • Active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.
  • Willingness to acquire a teaching qualification if not already held.

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The School of Health and Care delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings including; nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, paramedic science, operating department practice, diagnostic radiography, podiatry, clinical psychology and public health. We also have a large portfolio of CPD courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Advanced Clinical Practice, Independent prescribing and Global Healthcare Management.

Benefits

  • Excellent Employers Pension Contribution.
  • 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • New Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Life Assurance 4x Salary
  • BUPA Cash Plan
  • 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
  • CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
  • Cycle To Work scheme

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Posted: April 10th, 2026