About the Role
Pepperdine University London seeks a part-time instructor/lecturer to teach an undergraduate module entitled 'Contemporary Issues in Nutrition'. This undergraduate module addresses the principles of human nutrition throughout the life cycle. Current topics and controversies in nutrition and health are discussed. A personal dietary analysis is a component of this module.
This modules fulfils a laboratory science requirement for the undergraduate general education curriculum and therefore students will generally be non-Nutrition majors. Labs will be held in our kitchen on site or at relevant sites around London. The integration of local site visits and excursions which support the curriculum are welcome and encouraged.
Responsibilities
The instructor/lecturer is responsible for creating and delivering lectures and lab sessions, selecting and marking readings, homework assignments & exams, and corresponding with students.
Location & Dates
* This position is based in our London study centre in South Kensington.
* This is a fixed-term contract for Spring 2026 with the possibility to repeat in the future as needed.
* Term Dates: 12 January 2026–18 April 2026
* 3 hours of lecture + 2 hours of lab scheduled per week.
Qualifications
* Required: Master’s degree in Nutrition. Preferred: PhD in Nutrition. (Note that postgraduate qualifications in related fields such as fitness, exercise physiology, kinesiology, cooking, culinary arts, health, etc. do not meet the accreditation criteria for this course and applicants without a Masters or Phd in Nutrition need not apply.)
* Applicants should be able to demonstrate prior teaching experience and effectiveness in the classroom, ideally supported by teaching evaluations.
* Experience working with American or international students is desirable.
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK.
About the University
Pepperdine University is an American university with satellite campuses around the world. Students at the London campus are participating in a short-term study abroad experience as a part of their degree programme in the United States.
Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics under UK law.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a covering letter and curriculum vitae to Heather Pardee, Director of the London Programme, at london.info@pepperdine.edu. Only applications submitted directly via email will be considered.
Your covering letter should address your teaching philosophy, your relevant experience and your weekday availability. Finalists will be invited to submit evidence of teaching effectiveness, references, evidence of postgraduate degrees and a response to Pepperdine University’s mission statement.