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Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Human Sciences (Food Science & Nutrition) - up to 4 Positions to be Filled
Requisition
202600096F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Dept of Human Sciences
Open Date
07/20/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47895
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Thamizhisai Periyaswamy
Title
Department Chair
Human Sciences
Box 2177
Huntsville, Texas 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1241
Contact Email
txp065@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties 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 2026 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 a 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, Nutrition, and other ACEND-required courses, 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; and three letters of recommendation.
Open Until Filled
Yes
