Lecturer - Dietetics

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The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University seeks a part-time lecturer (25%) in the area of Food systems management and leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Food systems management and leadership content in an online graduate level course in the Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics (MPPD) program during the summer 2025 semester. The position will require creating course materials including lectures, assignments and exams in accordance with ISU and Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accreditation standards and competencies; grading assignments, assessing competencies and answering student questions via an online course management program (Canvas).

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related discipline

• Registered Dietitian

• Management and/or leadership experience in dietetics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching online courses

• Knowledge of Canvas software

• Licensed Dietitian or eligible for licensure in Iowa

Department/Program & College Description:

FSHN has comprehensive academic programs with 34 tenure-track faculty and over 600 undergraduate majors in dietetics, nutritional science, food science, and culinary science. Our graduate programs include MS and PhD options in both Nutritional Sciences and Food Science and Technology, concurrent BS/MS in Diet and Exercise, and BS in Food Science/MBA and the Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics program. FSHN values student-centered learning and supports and develops high quality educators. Professional development is encouraged and supported.

Department Unit/Website: https://fshn.hs.iastate.edu/

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application and materials before Monday, March 31, 2025. Please attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Statement of Teaching

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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