Lecturer in Nutrition (.5 FTE)

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff. The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver aims to prepare diverse students for successful careers in food, nutrition, and dietetics by providing quality education that is culturally sensitive and instills a desire for lifelong learning. This department is home to award-winning faculty and staff, who prioritize students and provide opportunities to grow and learn in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The Department of Nutrition houses undergraduate and graduate programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science in Nutrition. The Department is also home to accredited programs, including undergraduate and graduate-level Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD), a Dietetic Internship Program, and a Pathway Two Lactation Training Program. The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire nutrition and dietetics industry and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver seeks to hire one part-time faculty lecturer position (0.5 FTE) to teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics beginning Fall 2026. The lecturer position will teach 15 credit hours per academic year as needed. The faculty will be an integral member of the Department of Nutrition and will be required to follow those responsibilities outlined in the MSU Denver Faculty Employment Handbook. This is an in person, on campus lecturer position beginning August 2026.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Food Science/Technology, Public Health Nutrition or other Nutrition-related fields
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and at least 2 years of work experience in nutrition practice

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience at the college level and experience with teaching in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous)
Earned doctorate
3 or more years of work experience in nutrition practice

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours (or equivalent) per academic year.
The successful candidate is expected to teach human nutrition and clinical dietetics and/or research courses as needed by the department.
Teaching will be in the classroom and online and may also include teaching evening courses.
Maintain 2.5 office hours per week to include advising and consultation with students.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban non-traditional population that includes U.S. ethnic minorities.