The Department of Preventive Health Sciences is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our academic team as a Lecturer: Human Nutrition. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of professionals in the field of Human Nutrition through innovative teaching, hands-on training, and impactful research.Key Performance AreasDeliver effective and high-quality teaching, learning experiences, and assessments; supervise student research projects; contribute to departmental administration and governance, actively participate in curriculum development and review processes; participate in relevant departmental, faculty, and university committees to support institutional goals; assist in the selection and registration of students, ensuring alignment with academic standards; provide capacity-building services to the community, fostering outreach and engagement and fulfil any additional reasonable tasks and responsibilities as assigned by superiors.Job RequirementsA Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Human Nutrition, Human Nutrition & Dietetics and/or Health Sciences (majoring in Food Sciences) with four (4) years of lecturing experience at tertiary education level and /or industry or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (oral or written). Competent to teach the following courses: Maternal and Childhood Nutrition, Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Physiology, Nutrition through the Life Cycle, Community Nutrition, Nutrition in Emergency and Clinical Nutrition. Ability to supervise research students at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, record/involvement in community engagement and supervision of undergraduate students’ projects, registration with HPCNA as well as a relevant Doctorate degree will be an advantage.Employment Equity StatementNUST, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals, especially women and persons with disabilities, to apply.Important NotesBy applying, applicants confirm they have no prior employment-related disciplinary records or integrity concerns that would reasonably affect their candidacy. All applicants consent to comprehensive background checks, including verification of qualifications, published works, disciplinary and criminal records. Applicants are required to submit a list of referees who can attest to their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role. The University reserves the right to seek references beyond those listed, and this will be done with discretion.All qualifications must be certified by the Police within the last three (3) months, A Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Conduct) not older than six (6) months must accompany all applications. All foreign qualifications must be validated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). The normal retirement age is 65. Non-Namibian candidates who are deemed suitable for appointment will be offered a contract of five (5) years. Only applications submitted via the Direct-Hire system will be considered. Internal staff members must have successfully completed their probationary period to be eligible for consideration for any vacant position.CLOSING DATE: 19 September 2025For Inquiries:Ms Esther SebastianHuman Capital Business PartnerTel: 061-2072381/ Email: esebastian@nust.na