Professor Position in Nutrition Science and Dietetics at Monash University

Monash University’s Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food is seeking applications for a full-time, continuing Professor of Nutrition Science / Nutrition & Dietetics. This prestigious position is based at the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, Melbourne, and offers a competitive salary of $226,052 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation. The department is internationally recognized for its leadership in nutrition education and multidisciplinary research, with thriving undergraduate and postgraduate programs, strong industry and clinical partnerships, and a vibrant research community. The successful candidate will be a distinguished authority in Nutrition Science or Nutrition & Dietetics, with a proven record of scholarship, leadership, and impact. The role involves contributing to innovative education, research, and professional practice, mentoring the next generation of researchers and practitioners, and strengthening partnerships across health services, industry, government, and international collaborators. Applicants should demonstrate a strategic vision for the discipline, success in securing competitive funding, and experience in leading high-performing teams and building professional relationships. Monash University is a world top 50 institution, renowned for its inclusive, collaborative community and commitment to diversity, equity, and academic freedom. The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is one of the largest and most influential in the region, consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions for clinical, pre-clinical, and health sciences. The university supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements and offers a range of staff benefits, including salary packaging, staff development, library access, and wellbeing programs. Applications close on Sunday, 15 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT. For further information or to discuss the position, contact Professor Judy Bauer, Head of Department and Discipline Lead of Nutrition & Dietetics, at [email protected]. Interested candidates should submit their application via the Monash University jobs portal, addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Monash University encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.