Lecturer and Undergraduate Program Coordinator - Health Sciences

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 12-month, non-tenure earning, lecturer position. This is a face to face on campus position located at the UCF main campus with a start date in August 2027.

Candidates are required to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with substantial full-time teaching experience in an academic institution and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality instruction, student mentoring, curriculum development, and academic program administration.

The successful candidate will teach required undergraduate courses, including a General Education Program-approved nutrition course, an advanced, senior-level Health Sciences seminar or other courses consistent with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. They will also contribute to instruction in the department’s forthcoming graduate program in Nutrition Science and Dietetics.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the selected candidate will serve as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator. This is a critical role that supports the quality, effectiveness, and continued development of the department’s undergraduate curriculum. The coordinator will work collaboratively with department and college leadership, faculty, staff, and university partners to advance curricular best practices, facilitate continuous program improvement, support student recruitment and success, and ensure fulfillment of institutional and General Education Program requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach required undergraduate courses, including a General Education Program-approved nutrition course, an advanced, senior-level Health Sciences Seminar or other courses consistent with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise

• Contribute to instructional and supervised practice aspects of our forthcoming Nutrition Science and Dietetics Coordinated Program.

• Use evidence-based, inclusive, and student-centered teaching practices, including appropriate interprofessional education activities.

• Mentor students in their academic, professional, and career development.

• Coordinate undergraduate curriculum review and revision, prepare and manage curricular actions, including the development and submission of assessment plans, results, reports, and program improvement actions, and promote evidence-based curricular and pedagogical practices.

• Coordinate the review and maintenance of General Education Program courses to ensure continued alignment with university standards, learning outcomes, assessment requirements, and reporting expectations.

• Conduct transfer course evaluations and provide recommendations regarding course equivalencies, substitutions, and related curricular matters.

• Conduct institutional effectiveness activities and contribute to academic program review, accreditation, and other institutional reporting activities, as applicable.

• Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, staff, and administrators to support the consistent implementation of undergraduate academic policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and participate in undergraduate recruitment, outreach, orientation, and student engagement activities.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, governance activities, interprofessional education initiatives, and professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (i.e., PhD, DCN, DrPH, etc.) in Nutrition, Dietetics, Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Minimum two academic years of college-level teaching experience as the instructor of record. Teaching experience gained as an instructor of record during doctoral study may be included.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six or more years of full-time teaching experience as a faculty member and instructor of record at a baccalaureate-granting college or university.
• Strong record of at least one of the following: teaching, mentorship, or program leadership.
• Experience with curriculum development, curricular review, and academic program administration.
• 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 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 addressing the applicant’s qualifications with specific examples of how their experience will support high-quality instruction, student mentoring and success, curriculum management and continuous improvement, and the overall effectiveness of the undergraduate program.
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. 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. Martha Garcia-Stout, at [email protected].

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

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.

Department

College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) -Department of Health Sciences

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

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. 

For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email [email protected].