Nutrition, Full-Time Faculty (2 Positions) at InsideHigherEd

Nutrition, Full-Time Faculty (2 Positions)

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The Department of Allied Health invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Nutrition for the 2026-2027 academic year.


The Department consists of the following select AAS degree programs: Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Health Care Studies, Health Services Management, Medical Lab Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology. In addition to the degree programs, the Department offers three proficiency certificates in the following areas: Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Patient Service Representative. Allied health courses are offered on the College’s main campus, the Northeast Regional Center and the Northwest Regional Center campuses.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

• Teaching Nutrition courses, and other allied health courses. Must be willing to teach at off campus locations during the day, and/or evening.

• Participating in course/program assessment and course development, student mentoring, and retention.

• Support community college students to further develop their nutrition knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and behaviors, for college and workplace success.

• Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide.

• Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.

• Become an expert in curricula and other course materials, prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching.

• Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.

• Proactively identify and address student problems.

• Maintain and develop curriculum that is consistent with departmental learning objectives. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.

• Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.

• External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom, including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.

• Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences, and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.

• Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.

• Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.

• Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.

• Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

• Master’s degree in nutrition, a healthcare related profession, or education is required.

• Must be a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

• Practitioner with experience for a minimum of three years required.

• Ability to teach a variety of day and evening, and first- and second-year courses, at the main campus and/or at Regional Centers

• Master’s degree in Nutrition is highly preferred.

• Practitioner experience for a minimum of five years preferred.

• A minimum of two years’ college teaching experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations.

• Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.

• Bilingual or other language proficiency.

Main Campus, NERC, CATC, NWRC

Benefits:“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:· College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance· Tuition remission (for classes at the college)· Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)· 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%· Flexible spending accounts
Additional College benefits:· Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years· Spring Break: 1 week in March
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility

5 or 6

$62,772

$110,365

10/13/2025

Faculty

Full-Time

Interested candidates should complete an online application.

• Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
• Name and contact information of 3 references required.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.