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

Position Title:Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Human Sciences (Food Science & Nutrition) - up to 4 Positions to be FilledRequisition:202500057FRank:Lecturer-PoolFLSA status:ExemptHiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.Position Type:Part-Time Non-Tenure TrackCollege:College of Health SciencesDepartment:Dept of Human SciencesOpen Date:05/15/2025Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43288Contact Name:Dr. Keila TynerTitle:Department ChairHuman SciencesBox 2177Huntsville, Texas 77341Contact Phone:936-294-1241Contact Email:[email protected] Performed in the Usual Course of the Job: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 2025 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.Educational Requirements for the Position:Applicants must have at least an earned Master’s 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 Required for the Position:Applicants who are Registered Dietitians (R.D.) accredited by the Commission of Dietetic Registration are preferred.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, and Advanced Nutrition are especially encouraged to apply.Special Instructions Summary:Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Cover letter detailing the candidate’s interest in the position, professional, and/or teaching experience. Curriculum Vitae: Name and contact information for three professional references.Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted.Open Until Filled:YesEEO Statement: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 Title VII as 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.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report