Columbia University
Job Title: Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty in Epidemiology
The Institute of Human Nutrition is seeking a Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty to teach a three-credit epidemiology course in the fall term of 2025. The position involves:
Three hours of in-person teaching per week
One office hour per week
Participation in standard faculty responsibilities throughout the year
Responsibilities
Academic Responsibilities
Serve as Course Director for Epidemiology for Nutritionists in Fall 2025
Attend all MS Faculty Meetings (monthly), MS Orientation, Program Activities, Seminars, and Class Day
Hold weekly office hours and review sessions as needed
Service
Participate in university and public service activities, including departmental and medical school committees
Advise MS students as needed
Supervise MS thesis students, especially those switching to literature review-based theses
Assist colleagues at CUIMC with study design and methods
Communication
Respond promptly to all MS program and IHN requests via email, including syllabus deadlines, grade submissions, and student inquiries
MS Program/IHN Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning to adopt best teaching practices
Work with faculty to identify emerging topics in nutrition for courses and seminars
Attend IHN Faculty Meetings, Seminars, and Retreats
Participate in IHN CME development and teaching as requested
Scholarly Activity
Engage in educational scholarship as requested
Qualifications
PhD in Epidemiology
Teaching experience
Preferred: Research experience in nutrition and/or community nutrition
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The salary will be determined based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and training. The posted range is an estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Three hours of in-person teaching per week
One office hour per week
Participation in standard faculty responsibilities throughout the year
Responsibilities
Academic Responsibilities
Serve as Course Director for Epidemiology for Nutritionists in Fall 2025
Attend all MS Faculty Meetings (monthly), MS Orientation, Program Activities, Seminars, and Class Day
Hold weekly office hours and review sessions as needed
Service
Participate in university and public service activities, including departmental and medical school committees
Advise MS students as needed
Supervise MS thesis students, especially those switching to literature review-based theses
Assist colleagues at CUIMC with study design and methods
Communication
Respond promptly to all MS program and IHN requests via email, including syllabus deadlines, grade submissions, and student inquiries
MS Program/IHN Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning to adopt best teaching practices
Work with faculty to identify emerging topics in nutrition for courses and seminars
Attend IHN Faculty Meetings, Seminars, and Retreats
Participate in IHN CME development and teaching as requested
Scholarly Activity
Engage in educational scholarship as requested
Qualifications
PhD in Epidemiology
Teaching experience
Preferred: Research experience in nutrition and/or community nutrition
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The salary will be determined based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and training. The posted range is an estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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