Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer, Nutritional Sciences (Multiple Positions) (Part-Time)

Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer, Nutritional Sciences (Multiple Positions) (Part-Time)

Company:

The University of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, 85724

Category:

Nutrition and Dietetics

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25669

Department: Nutritional Sci Wellness - RES

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness seeks applications for a Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer to teach traditional courses in the Nutritional Sciences and Wellness (NSW) program. This is a 6-month, part-time (<0.49 FTE) appointment (non-tenure-eligible). Additional summer teaching opportunities may be available. This position is central to the teaching mission of the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness and involves teaching courses during the Fall 2026 semester.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 3 credit lecture and/or lab classes in the Fall 2026 term.
• Course topics could include traditional food science and/or nutritional science courses, either online or in person.
• Additional courses in future terms and/or topics presently in need of staffing include but are not limited to: Fundamentals of Food Science Lecture, Food Studies Laboratory, Food and Fermentation Laboratory and Food and Fermentation Lecture, basic principles of nutritional science, nutrition and chronic disease, and health coaching.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic principle of nutrition education, food science, and/or exercise physiology.
• Skills in project management and leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in food science, Nutrition, Exercise Science or other related disciplines.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 2.68 - 19.6

Job FTE: 0.067 - 0.49

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $4,958 per 3 credit course

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Expected End Date: 12/20/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Ashley Carrillo

acarrillo13@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter