Associate Tutor in Public Health Nutrition at Edge Hill University

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

We are a friendly, research-active team of nutritionists and dietitians. Our MSc Public Health Nutrition is well established and has attracted increased number of international students in recent years. This post would suit someone who enjoys discussion of Public Health Nutrition issues from a UK and a global perspective. We have a new food skills kitchen for delivering practical sessions.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Julie Abayomi, Associate Head of Medicine and Nutrition at abayomij@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. As Associate Tutor, you will:

• Deliver excellent teaching to our MSc Public health nutrition students.
• Support students learning through proactive personal tutoring.
• Supervise dissertations for MSc students. A higher degree in nutrition (MSc or PhD)(or evidence of satisfactory progression towards such); is essential.
• Have experience of teaching and a teaching qualification is an advantage. Experience of dissertation supervision is also an advantage.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.