Instructor or Lecturer, Health Sciences

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

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 12-month, non-tenure earning, instructor or lecturer position. The preferred start date is Fall 2025, but it may be extended to Spring 2026. Candidates who are registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) with expertise in human nutrition and dietetics and clinical experience in the nutritional management of chronic diseases and conditions are encouraged to apply. The Department of Health Sciences is home to 19 full-time faculty and approximately 3000 undergraduate students in the major and about 500 students in the minor. We offer an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with two tracks – Pre-Clinical and Health Promotion and a Master of Science degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science. Development of a Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics is a future goal pending university approval. The Department of Health Sciences is recognized for its high-quality educational offerings and growing research impact. For more information about the Department of Health Sciences, visit our website at: UCF Department of Health Sciences - College of Health Professions and Sciences . The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and potentially graduate courses while demonstrating high quality course delivery and student learning and engagement. They will be expected to mentor students and provide them with sound advice for professional development; participate in internal and external professional service activities; and demonstrate collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The teaching load for this position is equivalent to 4/4/3.

Requirements

• Earned 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 by the start of the appointment.
• Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum two or more years of full-time clinical practice as an RDN (i.e., post-credentialing) in a hospital or equivalent setting.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate, or its equivalent in nutrition or a closely related discipline from an accredited academic institution.
• Three or more years of full-time clinical practice as an RDN (i.e., post-credentialing) in a hospital or equivalent setting.
• Specialty certification with a clinical focus (e.g., CNSC, CDE, CSP, CSPCC, CSR, CSO, CDCES, CDR Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition).
• Demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness as the instructor of record for nutrition or closely related courses at an institution of higher education.
• Experience serving as a preceptor for students completing dietetic internships/supervised experiential learning rotations; routinely providing interprofessional education for other members of the healthcare team; experience as a teaching assistant; and/or other equivalent experience as determined by the search committee.
• Evidence of effective student mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and potentially graduate courses while demonstrating high quality course delivery and student learning and engagement.
• Mentor students and provide them with sound advice for professional development.
• Participate in internal and external professional service activities.
• Demonstrate collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees