Description

The Food Science and Nutrition Department in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time academic year lecturer in Foodservice and Nutrition Systems Management for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years starting September 16, 2024 and ending June 13, 2026.

The candidate’s primary teaching contribution will be in the areas of Management of Foodservice and Nutrition Systems and Culinology® with an emphasis on quantity food planning and preparation to meet specific nutritional requirements/guidelines for various foodservice facilities, including healthcare facilities, large corporate institutions and schools. 

Courses taught depend on student demand with the successful candidate having expertise in the above areas that would translate to one or more of the following courses: FSN 121: Fundamentals of Food, FSN 321: Contemporary Issues in Food Choice and Preparation, FSN 343: Foodservice Operations I, FSN 344: Foodservice Operations II, and/or FSN 426: Nutrition and Foodservice Systems Management. The department may assign additional courses as needed and appropriate for the candidate’s expertise. Course descriptions are available at  http://catalog.calpoly.edu/coursesaz/fsn/.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences recently completed a multidisciplinary building of $125 million that will benefit this position with seven food and nutrition research labs, including a culinary suite, a sensory laboratory, two food safety laboratories, and a food chemistry and analytical laboratory. 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056
Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994
Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172
Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Required Qualifications/Specialized Skills:

• Earned Master’s in Nutrition, Food Science, Foodservice or closely related field. 
• Evidence of professional experience in related field of expertise. 
• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.
• Strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• RD/RDN credential. 
• PhD in Nutrition, Food Science, Foodservice or closely related field.
• University-level teaching experience is desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning, teaching and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  
• Relevant work experience who bring professional capabilities and those with the ability to build connections with industry and foster new relationships.