Lecturer, Health Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics

About the role

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a dynamic and collaborative faculty member to support the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of a newly approved Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics (MSND).

Responsibilities

• Develop graduate level courses and learning activities aligned with the competencies and performance indicators outlined in the 2027 ACEND Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics CP.
• Teach graduate courses that require instruction in specific advanced content areas, including nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition and metabolism, or food science and food service management using evidence-based, student-centered teaching approaches.
• Teach undergraduate courses in nutrition and related areas.
• Serve as a program coordinator assisting the program director with program development, including curriculum/course development, site development for supervised experiential learning (SEL), student placement coordination, assessment of student competence, program compliance, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
• Foster and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, food and nutrition service providers, preceptors and other stakeholders to support high-quality supervised experiential learning opportunities.
• Supervise and evaluate graduate students during supervised experiential learning across diverse practice settings.
• Contribute to program accreditation activities, including documentation, data collection, assessment, management, and preparation of materials for ACEND review.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain currency in nutrition and dietetics practice, education, and competency-based learning models.
• Engage in scholarly activities, service, and professional development.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (i.e., PhD, DCN, DrPH) 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.

Qualifications

• Strong practice-based experience providing inpatient hospital-based clinical care and/or food service management.
• Familiarity with ACEND accreditation standards and processes, particularly those relevant to the 2027 ACEND Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics CP.
• Strong record of at least one of the following: teaching, mentorship, scholarship, or leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

• Ability to develop and implement innovative graduate programs.
• Experience in supervising and evaluating graduate students.
• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and processes.
• Strong teaching and mentorship skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

Benefits

The University of Central Florida offers comprehensive benefits including:

• 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.
• A flexible work environment.

Pay

Negotiable

Schedule

Varies