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Mid level lecturer jobs go to educators ready to own course design, mentor newer instructors, and lead curriculum decisions with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with 6% of openings posted as remote or hybrid, and employers like California State University, Stanislaus, The City University of New York, and University of New Mexico competing for lecturers at this level now.
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Description
The School of Human Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences is searching for an Assistant Lecturer in the Human Nutrition & Dietetics Program. This is a full-time, 11-month Non-Tenure Track appointment with responsibilities divided between teaching (75%) and administration of the Dietetic Internship Program (25%). The individual will serve as the Dietetic Internship Director and ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards. The 11-month structure reflects the need for year-round program oversight, including supervision of interns and program operations during the summer term.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/
Examples of Duties
Dietetic Internship Director (25%)
- Serve as the director of the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
- Ensure continuous compliance and maintenance of ACEND program accreditation standards, including on-going review of curriculum, policies, procedures, required competencies and program evaluation.
- Provide year-round program oversight, including active supervision during summer months when interns are engaged in supervised practice experiences.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate supervised practice experiences across clinical, community, and food service settings.
- Establish and maintain affiliation agreements with preceptors and practice sites.
- Recruit, admit, advise, and evaluate dietetic interns.
- Conduct ongoing program assessment and continuous quality improvement, including tracking program outcomes and graduate success.
- Prepare and submit all required ACEND documentation, including annual reports, self-studies, and accreditation materials.
- Maintain program handbook, policies, and website to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure appropriate evaluation of interns and preceptors.
- Maintain records of complaints about the program received from interns or others, including disposition of the complaint.
- Lead accreditation activities, including site visits and program review processes.
- Manage program resources and budget, as applicable.
- Engage with advisory boards and community stakeholders to support program quality and growth.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in nutrition and dietetics aligned with program needs.
- Develop, update, and deliver course content reflecting current evidence-based practice.
- Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to program-level assessment and accreditation efforts.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Participate in curriculum development and program improvement initiatives.
- Engage in service at the program, school, college, and/or university level.
- Maintain professional credentials and engage in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related field.
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in dietetics.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical, community, or food service nutrition.
- Eligibility for licensure in the State of Illinois (if applicable).
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
- Prior experience directing or coordinating a dietetic internship or supervised practice program.
- Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and processes.
- Teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation, or outcomes tracking.
Contact: Chad Waters, cwaters@siu.edu
Supplemental Information
Summer responsibilities are required and include supervision of interns in supervised practice, coordination with preceptors, program assessment activities, and program operations necessary to maintain ACEND compliance. · Teaching responsibilities are typically concentrated in the fall and spring semesters, with limited or no formal classroom teaching in the summer, depending on program needs.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Description
The School of Human Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences is searching for an Assistant Lecturer in the Human Nutrition & Dietetics Program. This is a full-time, 11-month Non-Tenure Track appointment with responsibilities divided between teaching (75%) and administration of the Dietetic Internship Program (25%). The individual will serve as the Dietetic Internship Director and ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards. The 11-month structure reflects the need for year-round program oversight, including supervision of interns and program operations during the summer term.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/
Examples of Duties
Dietetic Internship Director (25%)
- Serve as the director of the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
- Ensure continuous compliance and maintenance of ACEND program accreditation standards, including on-going review of curriculum, policies, procedures, required competencies and program evaluation.
- Provide year-round program oversight, including active supervision during summer months when interns are engaged in supervised practice experiences.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate supervised practice experiences across clinical, community, and food service settings.
- Establish and maintain affiliation agreements with preceptors and practice sites.
- Recruit, admit, advise, and evaluate dietetic interns.
- Conduct ongoing program assessment and continuous quality improvement, including tracking program outcomes and graduate success.
- Prepare and submit all required ACEND documentation, including annual reports, self-studies, and accreditation materials.
- Maintain program handbook, policies, and website to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure appropriate evaluation of interns and preceptors.
- Maintain records of complaints about the program received from interns or others, including disposition of the complaint.
- Lead accreditation activities, including site visits and program review processes.
- Manage program resources and budget, as applicable.
- Engage with advisory boards and community stakeholders to support program quality and growth.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in nutrition and dietetics aligned with program needs.
- Develop, update, and deliver course content reflecting current evidence-based practice.
- Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to program-level assessment and accreditation efforts.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Participate in curriculum development and program improvement initiatives.
- Engage in service at the program, school, college, and/or university level.
- Maintain professional credentials and engage in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related field.
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in dietetics.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical, community, or food service nutrition.
- Eligibility for licensure in the State of Illinois (if applicable).
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
- Prior experience directing or coordinating a dietetic internship or supervised practice program.
- Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and processes.
- Teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation, or outcomes tracking.
Contact: Chad Waters, cwaters@siu.edu
Supplemental Information
Summer responsibilities are required and include supervision of interns in supervised practice, coordination with preceptors, program assessment activities, and program operations necessary to maintain ACEND compliance. · Teaching responsibilities are typically concentrated in the fall and spring semesters, with limited or no formal classroom teaching in the summer, depending on program needs.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
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How do I get a mid level lecturer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight courses you designed independently, assessments you built from scratch, and moments where you drove a curriculum decision rather than executed someone else's. Applications that show consistent instructional impact across multiple terms, a clear subject-matter focus, and evidence of peer collaboration tend to move forward faster at this level.
Which companies hire mid level lecturers?
Companies hiring mid level lecturers right now include California State University, Stanislaus, The City University of New York, and University of New Mexico, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers universities, community colleges, corporate training departments, and online education platforms, all of which look for lecturers who can manage a full instructional load with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level lecturer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by subject area and institution type. About 6% of mid level lecturer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the strongest concentration in online-first education platforms and continuing education programs. Technical, business, and professional development subjects tend to see the most fully remote postings at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level lecturer role?
The path from entry level to mid level in lecturing comes down to deepening subject-matter expertise, taking on full course ownership rather than supporting an existing class, and building a record of measurable student outcomes. Instructors who develop original materials, take on additional sections, and contribute to departmental planning consistently make the jump faster than those who stay in a support role.
Which industries hire the most mid level lecturers?
Mid Level lecturer roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors hire at the mid level because they need instructors who can manage course logistics independently, adapt content to changing field standards, and maintain quality across a sustained instructional schedule.