Adjunct Nutrition Instructor - Registered Dietitian

Jersey College•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

Jersey College is hiring a Nutrition Instructor who is a Registered Dietitian for its Nursing Program. The instructor will teach nursing students and take ownership of their progress and success. The role includes evaluating student learning and competence, maintaining student records, participating in faculty meetings, and maintaining professional qualifications through continuing education and training. The schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian.
Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited school.
Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers.
Motivated and 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 at the level of an RN or PN student.
Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare student progress reports and grade reports.
Maintain accurate and timely attendance records.
Evaluate student competence based on program philosophy and objectives.
Implement evaluation devices for student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency.
Attend faculty meetings.
Maintain professional qualifications through continuing education programs, in-service training, and academic courses.
Perform other duties as required by the program director, program dean, or campus administration.