Lecturer & Program Coordinator, Nutrition & Dietetics

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure earning lecturer position in the Department of Health Sciences. The role supports a new Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics, coordinating curriculum, experiential learning, and accreditation readiness on campus in Orlando.

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses and supervise experiences, collaborate with program leadership, and advance student recruitment and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in dietetics practice and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Develop graduate level courses and learning activities aligned with ACEND 2027 standards for CP.
• Teach graduate courses in advanced content areas (nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, metabolism, etc.).
• Teach undergraduate nutrition courses.
• Serve as program coordinator with curriculum development, site development for SEL, student placement, assessment, and QA.
• Foster partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations for supervised experiential learning.
• Supervise and evaluate graduate students during SEL across diverse settings.
• Contribute to accreditation activities and documentation for ACEND review.
• Contribute to student recruitment, advising, mentoring, and retention.
• Engage in scholarly activities, service, and professional development.
• Support collaborative, student-focused academic environment.

Education

Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field

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

Job description

University of Central Florida invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure earning lecturer position in the Department of Health Sciences. The role supports a new Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics, coordinating curriculum, experiential learning, and accreditation readiness on campus in Orlando.

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses and supervise experiences, collaborate with program leadership, and advance student recruitment and mentoring.