Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Human Sciences (Food Science & Nutrition) - up to 4 Positions to be Filled

Position Information

• Position Title: Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Human Sciences (Food Science & Nutrition) - up to 4 Positions to be Filled
• 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
• Contact Name: Dr. Thamizhisai Periyaswamy
• Title: Department Chair, Human Sciences
• Phone:
• Email: txp
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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. Hiring is based on student demand and on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

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.

Applicants who are Registered Dietitians (R.D.) accredited by the Commission of Dietetic Registration are preferred.

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.

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.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Reference Contact Information
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

• Resume (Optional)

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.