2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Nutrition and Food Science

About the role

The Nutrition and Food Science Department in the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Class preparation
• Grading
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
• List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses; master’s degree for upper division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.
• Registered Dietitian; Doctoral Candidate or Post-Doc. MS/PhD in Nutritional Science, Food Science, or related areas.
• Experience in the fields of food science, nutrition, and dietetics.

Skills

• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• Fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training.

Benefits

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 so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211

Schedule

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 so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

Application

Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below:

• a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.
• an updated curriculum vitae.
• list of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
• unofficial transcripts.

Contact Information

To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Faculty Lecturer Positions or . Please address all questions to the department chair, Kathryn Hillstrom, at: kgraves@calstatela.edu.