Instructor or Lecturer, Health Sciences – Nutrition & Dietetics

The Opportunity:  

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning, instructor or lecturer position. The position is open to master’s and doctoral level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who hold valid credentials through the commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The preferred start date is as early as January 2027, but no later than August 2027. 

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative faculty member to support undergraduate education and the development, implementation and ongoing operation of a newly approved Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Dietetics, with the goal of achieving ACEND candidacy as a Nutrition 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s 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). 

• Minimum 4 years full-time professional practice post-CDR credentialing with experience providing patient care in hospital, rehabilitation, or long-term care facilities or managing food service operations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience applying advanced clinical nutrition skills as a member of an interdisciplinary team caring for medically complex patients in a hospital, rehabilitation, or long-term care facility or directing food service operations in these facilities. 

• Teaching, preferably in an academic setting or mentoring students in professional practice.  

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. 

Additional Application Materials Required: 
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates will be required to upload the following documents: 

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and how they align with and support success in this position’s roles and responsibilities.

• Curriculum vitae 

• Teaching philosophy 

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Only applications that contain all required materials will be considered. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. 

The selected candidate will be required to submit a list of references and official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. 

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Cheryl Cavaliere (cheryl.cavaliere@ucf.edu).

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 on campus 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 to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. Only candidates that submit all 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 Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges 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, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks! 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 more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. 

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions: 

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. 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. 

The additional screening 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.

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The 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 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.