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Position Information

Job Title
Lecturer - Foodservice Management and Certified Dietary Manager Credentialing Program

Posting Number
P2223F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Department of Nutritional Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer with an initial appointment of 50% teaching, 45% administration, & 5% service, renewable annually based on need, funding, and performance. Start date: June 2026.
The position has a focus on foodservice management, leadership, and organizational operations and the ability to develop, implement, and maintain an accredited program. This position is central to the department's mission to prepare students for leadership roles in institutional foodservice and dietetics practice and to support the development and implementation of credentialing pathways in the field.

The successful candidate will serve as the Program Director for the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) program. In this role, the faculty member will lead curriculum development, ensure alignment with national credentialing standards, oversee program accreditation and assessment, assure teaching needs are met, and maintain application and completion requirements. The position also includes teaching courses in foodservice systems management, personnel and financial management, and leadership in nutrition-related positions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic leadership and oversight for an CDM, CFPP credentialing program, including but not limited to program oversight and administration, instruction and curriculum development, student support, evaluation of student and program outcomes, programmatic assessment, community engagement, and leadership and strategic planning.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in foodservice management, leadership, and organizational operations. Content to include but not limited to budgeting, food safety, management theories, menu planning, risk management, etc.
• Create and maintain industry partnerships to support the CDM program enrollment and best practices in foodservice systems, nutrition services, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with industry partners and community organization to secure practice sites for undergraduate students and create opportunities for the CDM program.
• Teach courses in a CDM, CFPP program and assure appropriate course coverage by adjunct faculty members, as needed.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students and CDM, CFPP students.
• Develop marking and recruiting materials for the CDM, CFPP program and participate in the recruitment of students.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and professional organizations.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Human Sciences offers a dynamic environment for discovery and innovation. In fall 2027, the department will be relocated into a newly constructed Academic and Research facility that will include labs for bench nutrition science research, an applied nutrition lab to support human clinical research, and an 8-station food and nutrition laboratory with the ability to conduct sensory evaluations. Faculty expertise spans metabolic disease, genomics, and community-based health programming. Aligned with the university's strategic plan, the Department of Nutritional Sciences is committed to impactful research, creative scholarship, and delivering an exceptional student experience through hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• An earned master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Hospitality Management, Adult Education, or a closely related field that supports the primary function of the position. Evidence of successful completion of 18 or more graduate credit hours of coursework in Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences by the time of employment.
• Proficiency in using technology for program delivery.
• Evidence of or a strong potential for excellence in teaching, both online and face to face, and program administration.
• Experience of or a strong interest in managing credentialing programs and professional certification pathways.
• Experience in program development, assessment, and accreditation
• Experience working with CDM, CFPP programs and/or in a long-term care setting desired
• An earned doctorate is desirable
• The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time employment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit an application including general statement of interest in the position as well as a summary of teaching experience and involvement in online learning and accreditation; curriculum vitae; transcripts and contact information of three references via the following link
. Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information about the position, contact Onikia Brown, PhD, RDN (onbrown@auburn.edu), Search Committee Chair. Screening of applications will begin October 20 and continue until a candidate has been selected and recommended for appointment.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
80,000-90,000

Open Date

Close Date

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Open Until Filled
No

References required for this position?
Yes

If yes, minimum number requested
3