Open Rank, Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer or Teaching Professor - Epidemiology

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer or Teaching Professor (non-tenure track faculty) position in Epidemiology. This teaching position is a 12-month position, appointed for 3 or 5 years (beginning in 2026), and is renewable. Full-time lecturers are expected to teach 5-6 courses a year.

The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibilities in epidemiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position also includes opportunities to develop or co-teach advanced courses in epidemiology and public health.

This position is ideally suited for an individual with a strong background in higher education, who is committed to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related field
• Demonstrated track record in teaching epidemiology at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments and excellence in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional training in biostatistics, public health, nutrition, or related fields
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teaching teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with biological, medical, nutrition and/or public health research

This hire is critical to the Division of Nutritional Sciences to assist with the teaching needs in support of the Division’s large academic program.

About the Division of Nutritional Sciences
The Division of Nutritional Sciences is one of the largest academic units in the United States devoted to human nutrition and the home of Cornell’s Graduate Program in Epidemiology. Our work spans from fundamental discovery to community engagement, all aimed at promoting human health through evidence-based nutrition, DNS studies human nutrition at levels ranging from molecules to populations, drawing on the chemical, biological and social sciences to understanding the complex relationship among human health, nutritional status, food and lifestyle patterns, and social and institutional environments. Research in DNS focuses on the following four areas: Nutrition for Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition for Metabolic Health, Nutrition for Public Health and Health Equity, Nutrition for Precision Health.

For more information, visit:

TO APPLY: Click the link to submit your application materials as described below:

Application Deadline: Evaluation of applicants will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

Employment Assistance:
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email [email protected].

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected].

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor.
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter describing the applicant's interest and experience.
• Teaching statement describing the applicant's teaching philosophy, approach, and rationale.
• Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

Cornell University
Division of Nutritional Sciences
Savage Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer or Teaching Professor (non-tenure track faculty) position in Epidemiology. This teaching position is a 12-month position, appointed for 3 or 5 years (beginning in 2026), and is renewable. Full-time lecturers are expected to teach 5-6 courses a year.

The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibilities in epidemiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position also includes opportunities to develop or co-teach advanced courses in epidemiology and public health.

This position is ideally suited for an individual with a strong background in higher education, who is committed to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related field
• Demonstrated track record in teaching epidemiology at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments and excellence in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional training in biostatistics, public health, nutrition, or related fields
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teaching teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with biological, medical, nutrition and/or public health research

This hire is critical to the Division of Nutritional Sciences to assist with the teaching needs in support of the Division’s large academic program.

About the Division of Nutritional Sciences
The Division of Nutritional Sciences is one of the largest academic units in the United States devoted to human nutrition and the home of Cornell’s Graduate Program in Epidemiology. Our work spans from fundamental discovery to community engagement, all aimed at promoting human health through evidence-based nutrition, DNS studies human nutrition at levels ranging from molecules to populations, drawing on the chemical, biological and social sciences to understanding the complex relationship among human health, nutritional status, food and lifestyle patterns, and social and institutional environments. Research in DNS focuses on the following four areas: Nutrition for Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition for Metabolic Health, Nutrition for Public Health and Health Equity, Nutrition for Precision Health.

For more information, visit:

TO APPLY: Click the link to submit your application materials as described below:

Application Deadline: Evaluation of applicants will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

Employment Assistance:
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email [email protected].

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected].

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor.
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter describing the applicant's interest and experience.
• Teaching statement describing the applicant's teaching philosophy, approach, and rationale.
• Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

Cornell University
Division of Nutritional Sciences
Savage Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.