Lecturer and Program Director, 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) is seeking a dynamic and visionary lecturer and program director to lead the development of a newly approved Master of Science degree in Nutrition Science and Dietetics, with the goal of achieving ACEND candidacy as a Future Education Model Graduate Program. This is a unique opportunity to build an innovative nutrition and dietetics education program that integrates didactic education with supervised experiential learning to prepare future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for advanced practice in diverse healthcare and community settings. This is a 12-month, non-tenure earning lecturer position as the on-campus program director for the MS in Nutrition Science and Dietetics. The preferred start date is Summer 2026 with a possible extension to Fall 2026.

The Department of Health Sciences is home to 19 full-time faculty and approximately 3000 undergraduate students in the major and about 500 students in the minor. We offer an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with two tracks - Pre-Clinical and Health Promotion and a Master of Science degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science. The Department of Health Sciences is recognized for its high-quality educational offerings and growing research impact. For more information about the Department of Health Sciences, visit our website at: UCF Department of Health Sciences - College of Health Professions and Sciences.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead the design, development, and accreditation process of the GP in alignment with ACEND standards.

• Serve as the primary liaison with ACEND and oversee all aspects of program compliance, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.

• Coordinate curriculum development, experiential learning placements, and student assessment strategies.

• Foster partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, preceptors and other stakeholders to support experiential learning.

• Teach nutrition and dietetics courses.

• Engage in scholarly activities, service, and professional development.

• Demonstrate collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely-related field.

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness as the instructor of record for nutrition or closely related courses at an institution of higher education.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience post-CDR credentialing in dietetics practice and/or education.

• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and processes, particularly those related to ACEND-accredited Graduate Programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ACEND-accredited nutrition and dietetics education program development and management.

• Strong record of teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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 should upload a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae.

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.

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.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Cheryl Cavaliere, PhD, MS, RDN, LDN, DipACLM, Lecturer, at cheryl.cavaliere@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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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 13 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, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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