Lecturer, University Professor, Health Science

and the Prevention and Treatment of Disease.

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada ( ) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position within the Food, Nutrition and Health Program ( Dietetics Program ), with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The position is expected to support the students and curriculum delivery of the courses in the Dietetics Program.

Dietetics is a professional program that meets the accreditation standards for the dietetics profession in Canada, and is the only dietetics program offered in British Columbia. It includes general biological and social sciences courses, as well as specialized dietetics courses like basic and applied human nutrition, food and food systems management, and professional dietetic practice. The expected salary range for this position is $93,000-$100,000, plus benefits.

Salary is competitive, negotiable, and commensurate with experience, and is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applicants must have a PhD in Human Nutrition or related area, and previous experience with post‑secondary teaching in both in‑person and on‑line formats. Applicants must be registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, or be eligible for registration. Familiarity with dietetics education, clinical nutrition and research are essential. Candidates must be committed to and demonstrate excellence in both the teaching and learning of students in practice education settings, contribute to a student‑centered environment that nurtures and challenges students to achieve at high levels, and show commitment to diversity in their teaching practice.

This is a full‑time position for an initial term of 3‑years, including a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e. non‑tenure track) and renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds, enrollment, operational needs, and demonstration of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill service duties, as assigned by the Director of Dietetics, and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

The normal teaching load for the position is 18 credits per year. In the first 3 months, the expectation is the development of one new 3‑credit undergraduate course in the Program.

Applications must be made through the University of British Columbia's Human Resources online careers page:
Applicants must upload the following documents by June 12, 2026: cover letter that outlines the applicant's statement of teaching interests, and statement of experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. Applicants must also upload a curriculum vitae and, if possible, evidence of teaching abilities and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, sample class assignments, etc.).

Applicants will be asked to provide 3 confidential letters of reference only by request.