Faculty Part-time - Nutritional Science
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Location
- UMass Lowell
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Biomed & Nutritional Sciences
Salary: See posting section for salary details for adjunct faculty
Applications Open: May 08 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary of the Position:
The Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences (BNS), part of the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences (ZCHS) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach in its undergraduate and graduate Nutritional Science program. This posting is to ensure that we have strong candidates in our adjunct instructor pool for any immediate and/or future needs. Teaching opportunities could be in a variety of subject areas, in both lecture and laboratory courses, as well as clinical settings. Candidates will become an integral part of the program, working in collaboration with seasoned instructors from the department. Teaching opportunities may vary by semester.
UML, ZCHS, and BNS are committed to broadening representation among faculty, staff, and student populations across all programs, while promoting a welcoming environment for all. We embrace candidates whose educational mission and personal/professional values align with ours.
Minimum Qualifications (required):
- A minimum of a master’s degree in nutrition or closely related field for lecture courses.
- The desire and ability to work with diverse groups of students, peers, and supervisors.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Additional considerations:
- Previous teaching experience at the university/college level is highly desirable.
- Candidates with doctoral degrees will be given preference.
- A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required for clinical instruction.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This will continue to be an ongoing posting to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position. For Adjunct Faculty salaries, please refer to the Adjunct Faculty salary chart for the rates.
Please include a CV and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.
Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
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