Instructor or Lecturer, Health Sciences – Nutrition & Dietetics
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
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Job Summary
The Opportunity:
TheDepartment of Health Sciences in the College of HealthProfessions and Sciences (CHPS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF)invites applications for a9-month non-tenure earninginstructor or lecturer position.The position is open tomasters and doctoral level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who hold valid credentials through the commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).The preferred start date isas early as January 2027 butno later thanAugust 2027.
We areseekinga dynamic and collaborative faculty member to supportundergraduate educationandthe developmentimplementationand ongoing operation of a newly approved Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics with the goal of achieving ACEND candidacy as aNutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program (CP).
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in nutrition and related areas using evidence based student centered instructional approaches.
Develop graduate courses with content specific to program needs using evidence-based student-centered teaching approaches.
Supervise and evaluate students during supervised experiential learning (SEL) across diverse practice settings.
Foster and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems community organizations food and nutrition service providers preceptors and other stakeholders to support high-quality experiential learning opportunities.
Contribute to student recruitment and mentoring.
Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain currency in nutrition and dietetics practice education and competency-based learning models.
Contribute to a collaborative student focused academic environment.
Engage in scholarly activities service and professional development.
MinimumQualifications:
Masters 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 at the time of application.
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Minimum4yearsfull-time professional practice post-CDRcredentialingwithexperienceproviding patient care in hospitalrehabilitationor long-term carefacilities or managing food service operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience applying advanced clinicalnutritionskillsasa memberof an interdisciplinary teamcaring formedically complex patientsin a hospital rehabilitation or long-term care facilityordirectingfood serviceoperationsin these facilities.
Teaching preferably in an academic settingor mentoringstudents in professional practice.
Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCFrequiresall applications and supporting documents tobesubmittedelectronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application candidates willbe requiredto upload the following documents:
Cover letter outlining your qualifications and how they align with and support success in this positions roles and responsibilities.
Curriculum vitae
Teaching philosophy
NOTE:Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded.Only applications thatcontainall required materials will be considered.Once the online submission process isfinalized the system does not allow applicants tosubmitadditionaldocuments later.
The selected candidate willbe requiredtosubmita list of references and official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questionsregardingthis search should be directed to:Dr. Cheryl Cavaliere ().
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
This is a face-to-face oncampus faculty position. Instructions will be delivered primarily in person at the main Orlando campus.
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants:Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you tosubmityour application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.Only candidates thatsubmitall required materials will be considered for the position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nationyoullplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.Youllbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 12colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has itsperks! UCF offers:
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.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCFis required toconductadditionalscreening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
Theadditionalscreening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds post-doctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) -Department of Health SciencesWork Schedule
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NegotiableThe University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
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