Assistant Lecturer (Human Nutrition & Dietetics) at University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (UAST) - 3 Openings

The University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, Benue State is a world-class institution dedicated to research, innovation, and student success. It was founded on the principles of academic excellence, ethical integrity, and meaningful development. We are committed to fostering a holistic educational learning experience that nurtures critical thinking, innovation, and problem solving

UAST is a traiblazing institution at the forefront of innovation, academic excellence, and smart campus development. Leveraging advanced digital infrastructure. AI-driven learning systems, and integrated IoTsolutions, we empower students with state-of-art technology, fostering a dynamic and future-ready academic enviroment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (Human Nutrition & Dietetics)

Location: Ihugh, Benue
Department: Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Slot: 3 Openings

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Lecturer in HNDt is a nutrition scientist-educator in formation, trained to integrate clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, food systems, sustainability and evidence-based counselling, while developing rigorous academic and research competence tailored to Africa’s nutrition realities.
• The purpose of the job is to support undergraduate teaching, laboratories/skills sessions, fieldwork and community engagement in Human Nutrition & Dietetics; participate in research and quality-assurance activities; and pursue advanced academic development towards independent lecturing responsibilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching & Practical Support:

• Assist in delivering foundational HNDt courses (theory, practicals, case studies, skills labs). 
• Support diet assessment methods, food composition analysis, nutrition education and counselling simulations. 
• Assist in continuous assessment, examinations and results processing.

Fieldwork, Community & Clinical Support:

• Support community nutrition surveys, growth monitoring, nutrition education and supervised clinical postings (where applicable).
• Assist with documentation, ethics and referral protocols. 

Research & Capacity Development:

• Participate in departmental research (nutritional epidemiology, food composition, diet-disease relationships, intervention studies).
• Enrol in and make satisfactory progress toward a PhD in Nutrition/Dietetics or a Senate-approved cognate.

Academic Service & Ethics:

• Assist in departmental administration, accreditation readiness and QA. 
• Uphold ethics, evidence-based practice and professional conduct.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or a Senate-approved cognate with substantial nutrition content.
• Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a nutrition-relevant field.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• 3 years relevant experience (academic, clinical/community nutrition, NGO, research).
• Evidence of research exposure is desirable. Student/Associate membership of recognised nutrition/dietetics bodies encouraged (e.g., DRBN-recognised associations).

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Foundational nutrition science; dietary assessment; communication; data literacy; teamwork; digital tools for teaching.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to evidence-based, ethical nutrition practice.
• Sensitivity to cultural food practices and community contexts.
• Willingness to learn and serve in resource-constrained settings.
• Collaborative mindset across health and food systems.
• Alignment with UAST values of Excellence, Relevance and Legacy.

Salary
CONUASS 2.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2026.