Careers

Description:

The University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program prepares students to improve individual and population health through the study of foods, nutrients, dietary behaviors, health outcomes, and food and policy environments. The Program offers the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health major (BA) and Nutrition minor; graduate degrees including the MS, MPH, and PhD; and graduate level training leading to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential.

3 hourly reader/grader (R/G) positions (average 15-19 hours per week) are available to support an undergraduate course with an expected enrollment of approximately 125-175 students.

NUTR 241: Culinary Nutrition Science
Instructor: Anne-Marie Gloster

Course Description: Explores scientific principles behind modern culinary techniques that transform raw foodstuffs into prepared foods that have sensory appeal. Homework assignments will involve food preparation.

Duties:

• Attend lectures (required): TTh 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Please indicate your availability to attend lectures in your cover letter.
• Set up and provide ongoing support for computer equipment, course website (Canvas), and instructional technologies.
• Assist in creating assignments and evaluation rubrics.
• Grade student assignments, projects, quizzes, and examinations.
• Respond to student questions in class and via Canvas.
• Meet regularly with instructional team to coordinate responsibilities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Eligibility:

Applicants with a strong interest in the culinary arts and a background in either restaurant work or home cooking are preferred.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Master’s or doctoral students with background (education, experience) in nutrition and/or food systems.
• R/Gs must be enrolled in at least 5 credits during the quarter of employment.
• Participation in the Center for Teaching and Learning’s “Teaching@UW: Strategies for TAs” is recommended for R/G applicants but not required. Additional training may be necessary.
• If you are not a native English speaker, you must meet the UW Graduate School’s spoken English proficiency requirements to hold an R/G position. Before applying, please review UW Graduate School Policy 5.2 for additional information. If you have questions about this condition of employment or whether you have satisfied the requirement, please contact us at nspfund@uw.edu.
• Students who have or are seeking multiple ASE or training grant positions are required to confirm with their supervisor(s) that there are no restrictions on being appointed to more than one role.
• Prospective ASEs must complete a Sexual Misconduct Declaration form prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Compensation: R/G positions are appointed from 12/16/26 to 3/15/27 at the 2026-27 pay rate (established in accordance with the ASE union contract) of $24.07 per hour. Weekly hours will vary based on workload and will be paid according to hours reported on a timesheet. R/Gs accrue one hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; accrual begins at the start of employment and is available for use the following month. Hourly R/G positions do not qualify for tuition waivers or insurance benefits.

How to Apply:

To Apply: 

• Review and confirm that you have satisfied the position eligibility requirements listed above (please use the winter 2027 quarter time schedule to verify your availability to attend class sessions as requested in the job description).
• Complete the Winter 2027 NUTR 241 R/G Application (MS Form) and upload a single PDF document that includes your cover letter and CV/résumé.

In your cover letter:

• If applying for more than one NUTR role, list all positions and course numbers desired and rank them in order of preference.
• Indicate your ability to attend all lectures and discussion sections (as applicable) for each course.

The application deadline is Sunday. November 8, 2026.

Final hiring selections will be made by the course instructor and Program staff based on applicants’ qualifications and fit with the skills and knowledge areas required for the course.

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The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu.