Lecturer - Temporary

About the role

This is a temporary position with an end date of January 13th, 2027. The appointee will be expected to teach FSCN 3731/3732: Food Service Operations Management lecture and lab, prepare and update course materials in communication with the program director and DPD director, advise students regarding academic concerns and school-related organizations, continue personal growth within the profession, keep current with the field and broaden knowledge and expertise, and supervise and work closely with graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants in the course as they perform their duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach FSCN 3731/3732 lecture and lab
• Prepare and update course materials in coordination with program and DPD directors
• Advise students on academic concerns and school-related organizations
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in food science and nutrition
• Supervise and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants

Qualifications

Required:

• MS in food science, nutrition, or closely related field
• Professional experience in the food service industry or similar
• ServSafe certification
• Strong culinary skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in food science, nutrition, or closely related field
• Evidence of ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Evidence of effective classroom and laboratory teaching
• Evidence of undergraduate student mentorship

Pay

Pay Range: $68,000 - $77,000, depending on education, qualifications, and experience. Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff (75% appointment).

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Schedule

75% time appointment (approximately 30 hours per week).