Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Human Sciences (Food Science and Nutrition) - up to 4 Positions to be Filled

Usual Duties

The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a qualified instructor in the ACEND-accredited undergraduate B.S. Food Science and Nutrition program. Duties will include teaching one or more undergraduate lecture and/or lecture/lab courses for the Fall 2026 semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based on student demand, and on a semester-by-semester basis.

Degree Requirements

• Masters degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, or a closely related field of study
• A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours within the discipline are required

Experience Requirements

• Preference given to applicants who are Registered Dietitians (R.D.) accredited by the Commission of Dietetic Registration

Other Requirements For The Position

• Preferred qualifications include experience in dietetic practice and teaching at the college level
• Candidates with the ability to teach courses such as Food Preparation and Safety, Cultural Foods, Nutrition, and other ACEND-required courses, are especially encouraged to apply

Special Instructions

Summary
Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Cover letter detailing the candidates interest in the position, professional, and/or teaching experience; Curriculum Vitae; name and contact information for three professional references; and three letters of recommendation.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an at will employer

Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions.

Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215

Physical Address

Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P.O. Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

Contact Information

Sam Houston State University Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com