2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Nutrition, Food & Dietetics

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sacramento seeks qualified candidates for part-time Lecturer positions in Nutrition, Food & Dietetics. Responsibilities include teaching courses on nutrition and food science, preparing classes, grading, and holding office hours. Applicants should have a Master's degree in Nutrition or a related field, with teaching experience and cultural competency preferred. This role offers an opportunity to impact diverse student populations and promote inclusive education within the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for some courses.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in community nutrition, food science, cultural foods, and life-cycle nutrition.
• Prepare classes, grade assignments, and hold office hours.
• Address departmental needs and coordinate class schedules.

Skills

Teaching experience

Cultural competency

Nutrition knowledge

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

Department

Nutrition, Food & Dietetics

Position Title

Lecturer Pool – Nutrition, Food & Dietetics

Position Details

The Department of Nutrition, Food & Dietetics invites applications for part‑time lecturer positions. We seek qualified instructors in community nutrition, food science, cultural foods, life‑cycle nutrition, and dietetics. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching diverse student populations and the ability to integrate cultural, behavioral, and sustainability perspectives into nutrition and food education. Applied professional experience in community, clinical, or food systems settings is valued.

Duties of a part‑time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Part‑time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure‑track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with our existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester.

Rank and Salary

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background.

Most New Lecturers Are Hired At The Lecturer A Or B Rank. As Of July 2024, The Classification Salary Ranges For The Respective Ranks Are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 ‑ $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 ‑ $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 ‑ $15,211

The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full‑time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester's worth of compensation is made up of six (6) payments of the given amount. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro‑rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field. For some courses certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree, prior teaching experience at the college level.

Applicant Instructions

New applicants are required to submit:

• Cover letter that includes a diversity and inclusion statement that describes your belief and experiences with diversity and inclusion that have impacted your teaching/scholarship
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position
• List of three references with contact information
• Complete the Statement of Professional Preparation and Experience form. Please click the link below to download the form. https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/internal/_internal/_documents/experiencestatement.pdf
• Complete the Teaching Preferences and Courses Qualified to Teach Survey using the link provided in the Additional Questions section of the application.

Existing lecturers who taught in one or both semesters of the previous academic year are strongly encouraged to complete the Teaching Preferences and Courses Qualified to Teach Survey. The survey link is available in the Additional Questions section of the application.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300‑acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm‑to‑Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.”

As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success, teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, resource development and sustainability, dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.