Instructor or Lecturer, Health Sciences – Nutrition & Dietetics

About this role

The Opportunity :   

The   Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health   Professions and Sciences (CHPS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF)   invites applications for a   9 -month, non-tenure earning,   instructor or lecturer position.   The position is open to   master’s and doctoral level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who hold valid credentials through the commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR ).   The preferred start date is   as early as J anuary 2027, but   no later than   August 2027.  

We are   seeking   a dynamic and collaborative faculty member to support   undergraduate education   and   the development,   implementation   and ongoing operation of a newly approved Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics, with the goal of achieving ACEND candidacy as a   Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program (CP) .

The successful candidate will be expected to:  

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in nutrition and related areas using evidence based, student centered instructional approaches.

• Develop graduate courses with content specific to program needs using evidence-based, student-centered teaching approaches.

• Supervise and evaluate students during supervised experiential learning (SEL) across diverse practice settings.

• Foster and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, food and nutrition service providers, preceptors and other stakeholders to support high-quality experiential learning opportunities.

• Contribute to student recruitment and mentoring.

• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain currency in nutrition and dietetics practice, education, and competency-based learning models.

• Contribute to a collaborative, student focused academic environment.

• Engage in scholarly activities, service, and professional development.

Minimum   Qualifications :  

• Master’s degree   (for an instructor) or doctorate, Ph.D. or equivalent (for a lecturer) in human nutrition/dietetics or a closely related discipline from an accredited academic institution at the time of application.   

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).  

• Minimum  4   years   full-time professional practice post-C DR   credentialing   with   experience   providing patient care in h ospital ,   rehabilitation ,   or long-term care   facilities or managing food service operations .  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience applying advanced clinical nutrition skills as a member of an interdisciplinary team caring for medically complex patients in a hospital, rehabilitation, or long-term care facility or directing food service operations in these facilities. 

• Teaching, preferably in an academic setting or mentoring students in professional practice.  

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. 

Additional Application Materials Required:   UCF   requires   all applications and supporting documents to   be   submitted   electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website,   https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ .   In addition to the online application, candidates will   be required   to upload the following documents:  

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and how they align with and support success in this position’s roles and responsibilities.

• Curriculum vitae  

• Teaching philosophy  

NOTE :   Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded.   Only applications that   contain   all required materials will be considered.   Once the online submission process is   finalized , the system does not allow applicants to   submit   additional   documents later.  

The selected candidate will   be required   to   submit   a list of references and official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.  

Questions   regarding   this search should be directed to:   Dr. Cheryl Cavaliere (cheryl.cavaliere@ucf.edu).

Special Instructions to the Applicants:  

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.  

This is a face-to - face on   campus faculty position. Instructions will be delivered primarily in person at the main Orlando campus.  

Job Close Date:  

Open until filled.  

Note to applicants:   Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘ Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to   submit   your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.   Only candidates that   submit   all required materials will be considered for the position.  

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation,   you’ll   play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.   You’ll   be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 1 2   colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.  

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