Adjunct Nutrition Instructor - Registered Dietitian
Listed compensation
$65.00Hourly
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Jenkintown, PA Campus - Jenkintown, PA
- Salary Range: $65.00Hourly, Information: Jersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through our dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education while offering pathways for professional growth. Since our founding, Jersey College has graduated over 10,000 nurses. Jersey College has positions available in our Nursing Program. We are looking for individuals who have a desire and passion for teaching and will take both pride and ownership in the success of their students
- Position: Nutrition Instructor - Registered Dietitian
- Hours: Wednesday 5:30 - 8:30 pm Essential Functions: Preparing student progress reports and grade reports Maintaining accurate and timely attendance records Evaluating student competence based on program philosophy and objectives Implementing evaluation devices of student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency Attending faculty meetings Maintaining professional qualifications through participation in continuing education programs, in-service training, and academic courses Perform other duties as required by the program director, program dean, or campus administration Skills & Abilities: Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers Motivated, self-directed Team player Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize workflow Ability to supervise students in the clinical environment Ability to deliver an effective lesson on the level of an RN or PN student Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (for Full-Time Employees) 401(k) with Company Match (Based on Eligibility) Paid Time Off Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Registered Dietitian Bachelor's Degree with 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited school Master degree is preferred Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (“Protected Status”) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII Title IX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII or Title IX may be referred to Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608; 201-489-5836; CivilRightsCoordinator@jerseycollege.edu; or TitleIXcoordinator@jerseycollege.edu.
Jersey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at jerseycollege.edu) under the sections entitled “Civil Rights Policies” and “Title IX and VAWA Policies”.
Key Responsibilities
The instructor is responsible for delivering nutrition lessons to nursing students and evaluating their clinical competence and progress. They must also maintain accurate student records, attend faculty meetings, and participate in ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with at least a Bachelor's degree including 15 semester hours in the teaching discipline. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$77k (69 salary observations; 341 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,154 salary observations; 8,612 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania vs national | $77k median in Pennsylvania | $78k nationally (−1%)69 state / 2,154 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Pennsylvania | 131 active | 3,103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment138 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | −1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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