Sessional Asst. Professor, Teaching Stream, Diet & Nutrition for Health Promotion, Faculty of Health

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School of Kinesiology and Health Science and School of Global Health, Faculty of Health

The School of Kinesiology and Health Science and School of Global Health in the Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified applicants to apply for an Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Diet and Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a 3-year term commencing July 1, 2026.

The study of diet, dietary patterns, and nutritional science, from metabolism to public health, is of increased interest and importance to our students. The use of food for health promotion and disease prevention/treatment is at the forefront of personalized health strategies and health care. Moreover, issues of diet quality, food insecurity and food access, as they relate to health are becoming more prevalent and need to be further appreciated and understood locally, nationally and globally.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to diet and nutrition in the focus areas listed below. They will also be expected to develop and incorporate experiential education to enhance diet and nutrition teaching in the classroom and at the program level.

Candidate Qualifications:
• Degree: PhD completed by July 1, 2026, in Kinesiology, Health Science, Nutritional Science, Public Health, Global Health, Population Health, or a related field is required.
• Teaching:
o The successful candidate should be able to teach in several of the following focus areas (but not limited to): dietary patterns and evidence-based approaches for health promotion and disease prevention, local, national and global food/dietary policy, public health strategies for healthy eating, nutrition knowledge translation and implementation, relationships between food/nutrition and health disparities, food insecurity, and human nutrition and metabolism.
o A record or evident promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching and dedication to students (e.g., teaching accomplishments and accolades, use of technology and other pedagogical innovations in the classroom, strong student/peer evaluations) is required.
o Experience with curriculum development and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment is preferred.
o Experience with experiential education and the integration of applied or community-based learning is preferred.
o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given the position may involve graduate teaching.

• Additional: Experience working in public or private sectors in relation to diet and nurtrition is an asset.

Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/ or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager ([email protected]).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Dr. Parissa Safai, Chair, School of Kinesiology and Health Science at [email protected].

Application Process:
• Due date for completed applications: November 15, 2025
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) a signed letter of application/cover letter outlining professional experience; 3) a teaching philosophy statement; 4) a teaching dossier which supports excellence and innovation in teaching [i.e., sample course outlines, student ratings, teaching reviews, workshop and professional development programs attended or led, and conference papers and publications relating to nutrition], and 5) contact information for three referees.Only shortlisted candidates’ references will be contacted. Referees should be able to address the candidate’s teaching qualifications in relation to the position.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Dr. Parissa Safai, Chair, School of Kinesiology and Health Science at [email protected].
• Submit materials: at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HH_CLA_Diet

Learn More About York:
• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan https://www.yorku.ca/research/strategic-research-plan-2023-2028/ showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
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