Part Time Lecturer

The Department of Nutritional Sciences seeks applications for a part-time non-tenure-track position (Lecturer) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program which includes three options: dietetics, nutritional sciences, and nutrition and public health. All options combine a prescribed common core of science and nutrition courses with additional coursework in the area of specialization. The M.S. in Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences focus on nutrient function and the role of nutrients in pathophysiologies such as cancer, diabetes and obesity. The program is designed to prepare individuals for research and teaching in academia, government, and industry.

Responsibilities for the Lecturer position include teaching undergraduate course(s) and additional duties which may include providing service in teaching, curriculum development, outreach, and advising student organizations. Course assignments may vary depending on needs.

Position funding is pending budgetary approval, course availability and enrollment.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Nutritional Sciences or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent relevant professional experience, and teaching experience. Candidates should provide evidence of teaching excellence and their ability to teach in a top-tier research university.

Pool applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, a statment of teaching interests, and three letters of reference which address teaching qualifications.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.