National university of lesotho

2022 POST NO. 2007 NUTRITION LECTURER

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DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE

POST NO. 2007

LECTURER/SENIOR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The applicant must have a minimum of Master’s degree in Nutrition with strong background in Public Health Nutrition with an undergraduate of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition; with a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in institution(s) of higher learning. The applicant should have evidence of research experience with publications and/or research reports.

DUTIES:

The successful appointee will be expected to:

  • Teach Community Nutrition, Health Promotion and Nutrition throughout the Lifecycle at undergraduate level.
  • Supervise students’ dissertations.
  • Conduct research and engage in relevant community service activities.
  • Have commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
  • Develop programs and policies for partner institutions to improve nutrition in the country.
  • Work with students to ensure maximum benefit from proper diet is possible.
  • Have good liaison with relevant professional bodies and hospitals and/or professional practices
  • Perform any other duties, including administrative, as may be required by the Department.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent and pensionable for locals and two years renewable contract for expatriates  

REMUNERATION

The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES;

  • An application letter of not more than one
  • Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
  • Provide names and contact details including email addresses of three (3) professional referees from Lead Consultants, Project Managers and Employers (current or previous).
  • Curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
  • Application letters should bear
  • Certified copy of Identity document.

The Closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 28th February, 2022.

Applications should be addressed to:  dhr@nul.ls

DISCLAIMER:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the University within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.