Lecturer AY - Nutrition and Food Science

Temporary Faculty Pool Department of Nutrition and Food Science Don B Huntley College of Agriculture The Department of Nutrition and Food Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions in the department of Nutrition and Food Science. About Cal Poly Pomona Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22‑campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn‑by‑doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400‑acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. About the Don B Huntley College of Agriculture As the only college of agriculture in Southern California, the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture offers a distinctive polytechnic education that integrates hands‑on learning with cutting‑edge research. Students receive discipline‑specific training in environments that blend academic rigor with practical application. Signature facilities include AGRIscapes—an outreach and education center featuring research plots and a functioning farm store—and the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, which preserves the university’s historical roots while advancing equine science. The college’s six departments span animal health, nutrition, food science, plant science, and agribusiness, offering students access to projects supported by USDA grants and partnerships with local industry and government agencies. The college’s approach is characterized by high‑impact practices: student‑run enterprises in horticulture and apparel design, community‑focused urban agriculture projects, and involvement in state and federal agricultural policy discourse. These programs foster a professional learning environment centered on sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. About the Department of Nutrition and Food Science The department values hands‑on, experiential education and prepares students for professional success in nutrition, dietetics, and food science. Offering specializations in Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Nutrition and Health, and Food Science and Technology, it blends classroom instruction with lab‑based research and culinary innovation. Faculty engage in applied scholarship spanning community nutrition, food safety, and plant‑based foods, and the department maintains rigorous accreditation standards from ACEND, IFT, and the Research Chefs Association—reflecting its commitment to industry relevance and academic excellence. Students benefit from teaching kitchens, sensory evaluation labs, food technology bench‑scale processing facilities, and nutrition counseling spaces. Engagement extends beyond the classroom through student organizations like the Foods & Nutrition Forum, Food Science Society (IFTSA), and honor societies (Phi Upsilon Omicron, Phi Tau Sigma). Co‑curricular programs include internships with hospitals, government agencies, and food companies, plus study‑abroad and Spanish‑language Dietetics tracks. Scholarships, peer mentoring, and professional society events further support career development. Graduate students may access research assistantships and a dietetic internship, providing pathways to leadership in nutrition, public health, food industry, and academic research. The Position The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student‑centered to teach in the following subject areas: Nutrition and Health Nutrition Education and Counseling Metabolism Community Nutrition Food Service Food Chemistry and Analysis Sensory Evaluation Food Safety and Food Microbiology Food Engineering and Processing Food Packaging Food Product Development Responsibilities Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include in‑person day, evening, and/or weekend courses, hybrid and/or fully online courses. Required Qualifications A Master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science or a related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline. Preferred Qualifications A degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science or related discipline Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching. Salary and Benefit Information Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional information about the university benefits, please visit , and for more about faculty life and employee benefits, please see and which courses you are qualified to teach) Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire) Three professional references with names and email addresses Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to, David Edens, Professor and Department Chair. Disclosures Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Out of State Employment: In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure‑line faculty establish an on‑campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities. Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a \"mandated reporter\" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. International Candidates: Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr The California State University