Associate Lecturer – Food and Nutrition

Job Description

The Role

We are looking to appoint several Associate Lecturers to join our academic team in the field of Food and Nutrition. These positions offer a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, applied teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

As an Associate Lecturer, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and evidence-based teaching, supporting students in both face-to-face and online formats. You will also contribute to assessment and module delivery, ensuring the curriculum remains current, research-informed, and aligned with industry needs and public health priorities.

We welcome applicants from academic, clinical, or industry backgrounds who are passionate about nutrition education and want to help shape the next generation of food and nutrition professionals.

Areas of Specialism

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in two or more of the following subject areas:

Human nutrition, physiology, and biochemistry

Nutrition across the life course

Nutritional science and dietary assessment

Food science, quality assurance, and sustainability

Food labelling, regulation, and packaging

About the Department

You’ll join a dynamic, supportive teaching team within Sheffield Business School, part of a leading applied business school with over 6,000 students and 220 staff. We pride ourselves on delivering industry-relevant, accredited programmes that prepare students for successful careers in the nutrition and food industries.

Our program are accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), ensuring high academic and professional standards.

We also offer a Food Technical Professional Higher Degree Apprenticeship, developed in close collaboration with major food retailers and manufacturers, giving students real-world insights and excellent employability outcomes.

What We Offer

A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development

Flexible working options, including part-time and job-share arrangements

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the UK’s most generous defined-benefit pension schemes

Example: For a salary of £40,000, the university contributes over £11,400 annually to your pension

A range of other benefits, including support for work-life balance, wellbeing resources, and career development

Important Information for Applicants

These roles are not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. International applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in academia.

We’re committed to accessibility. If you face any barriers during your application or have feedback on our materials, please get in touch using our web accessibility report form.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about food and nutrition education and want to work in a supportive, innovative academic environment, we’d love to hear from you.