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Lecturer, CC (Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN))

University of Hawai'i

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026

💰 $38,000/yr

About the role

Posting number: 2025-02144

Department: Honolulu Community College

Division: University College

Job classification: LECTURER, CC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nutrition, Higher Education, Faculty - Other

Summary

Title: Lecturer, CC (Food Science FSHN)
Hiring Unit: Arts & Sciences
Location: Honolulu Community College
Date Posted: July 21, 2026

Closing Date: August 19, 2026

Salary Information: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Other Conditions:Fall 2026, part-time, for lecturer candidate pool, non-tenurial, assignments as needed, contingent on availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives, prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.
Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.
Must be available for evening and weekend teaching assignments, teaching on campus, off-campus at military bases, secondary education sites (high schools) and/or distance learning assignments for courses taught via the internet. This is not a remote position. For some teaching fields, openings may only be available for classes offered on military bases or taught via the Internet. To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security clearance will be required. To teach Early College courses for DOE schools, background checks will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutritional Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition Science, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition-Dietetics, Dietetics, Dietetics and Food Administration; or,
Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutritional Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition Science, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition-Dietetics, Dietetics, Dietetics and Food Administration plus 3 years of related work or teaching experience; or,
Registered Dietitian (RD) (NOTE: Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement to be approved for eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians was changed from a bachelor’s degree to a graduate degree. This decision was made by the Commission on Dietetic Registration based on the recommendations of the Council on Future Practice Visioning Report 2012) plus 3 years related work or teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications

Teaching experience at the community college level.
Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
Work experience related to course to be taught.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Familiarity with competency-based instruction and behavioral objectives.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
Experience in the use of technology to support instruction and student success, including but not limited to LMS, CRM, Early Alert and presentation software.
A willingness to adapt to new technology platforms.

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Required Documents include:

Resume.
Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of hig