KINE 336: Nutrition for Health and Exercise Performance and KINE 416: Global Nutrition and Health Practices
- Position: Lecturer
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Day/Time: Fridays, 12:30 to 3:20 p.m.; other class days and times may be available.
- Modality: In-person
- College: College of Education, Health and Human Services
- Department: Kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for the Fall 2026 semester to teach courses in nutrition including KINE 336: Nutrition for Health and Exercise Performance and KINE 416: Global Nutrition and Health Practices.
These courses are taught as part of the kinesiology major and the minor in nutrition. The interdisciplinary minor in Nutrition provides students with an understanding of the role that food and nutrition play in health, nutrition policy, disease prevention, and the science of nutrition. Coursework includes topics in nutrition and wellness, metabolism, life-cycle nutrition, sports nutrition, cultural aspects of food, and current nutrition topics.
Course Description(s)
KINE 336: Applies fundamental biological and nutritional concepts to enhance wellness and athletic performance via nutritional intervention. Students will review current literature and examine products designed to increase performance. Activity and dietary recalls will serve as the basis for individualizing nutritional programs. Prerequisites: BIOL 104, BIOL 177, BIOL 178, KINE 202.
KINE 416: Explores the global relationship between food, health, history, culture, and traditions through topics including nutritional and health requirements, social and religious influences of health beliefs, socioeconomic status, and food choices. Discusses the regional, cultural, and traditional foods and health beliefs of geographic areas and cultures, geographic factors in food availability, global food and health issues, health habits, and nutritional issues of diverse groups. Examines how structural racial and ethnic inequities affect health, disparities, and discusses solutions to address social justice.
Minimum qualifications:
- A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
- Knowledge of CSUSM resources and the ability to connect students with those resources
- Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Preferred qualifications:
- A doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
- Higher education experience teaching in the area
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.
Salary commensurate with degree level and experience
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month
The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.
Application:
To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
Timeline: A review of applications will begin on August 11, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.
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Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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