2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Nutrition and Food Science

California State University System • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. The Department of Nutrition and Food Science (http://www.csuchico.edu/nfsc) in the College of Natural Sciences (http://www.csuchico.edu/nsci/) includes nine full-time faculty, about 30 graduate students, and 160 undergraduate majors and offers programs leading to a bachelor's and master's degree. Its' faculty represent a wide range of interests. Department programs include General Dietetics, Food and Nutrition Communication, and Nutrition Management and are enhanced by laboratories for courses and research in foods, food science, nutrition, and community nutrition. Campus support services, such as a library, distance education facilities, and technology learning and support, are easily accessible. Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is MS In Nutritional Science.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience in nutritional science
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential
• Professional work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Benefits

• This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).
• For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees