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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Lehigh Valley is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach Nutrition 100, Nutrition Applications for a Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition 251, Introductory Principles of Nutrition, in person during the Spring Semester, which begins January 11, 2027.

Requirements and Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include an Master's Degree in related field or Bachelor's degree with years of work experience in the related field.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Adjunct Lecturer in Nutrition

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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