Green Card Nutrition Assistant Jobs
Nutrition Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition. Healthcare and long-term care facilities are the most active sponsors, and your registered dietitian credentials or supervised practice hours directly shape which category you qualify for.
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Springfield College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science within the Department of Exercise Science. This is a full-time, nine-month, program-track position within the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership beginning August 2027. Expertise in the field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment to professional endeavors and service activities are expected.
We are seeking a faculty member with expertise in Nutrition to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Nutrition Minor and various other undergraduate and graduate programs. Courses will likely include introduction to nutrition, lifespan nutrition, sport nutrition, advanced metabolism, and community nutrition. Additional responsibilities may include serving on thesis committees and academic advising.
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy – the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. In the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sports Leadership, we steward this mission by engaging students in building knowledge and skills to navigate their future by challenging and supporting growth, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating leaders. We encourage applications from faculty candidates interested in helping us achieve this mission.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of an earned master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in nutrition, exercise science, or a closely related discipline.
- Ability to deliver a wide variety of nutrition-based coursework.
- Prior experience teaching in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution (ABD considered depending on expected completion date).
- Registered Dietitian.
- Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (C-ISSN) or other nutrition certification.
- Experience in applied nutrition consultation.
Description
Springfield College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science within the Department of Exercise Science. This is a full-time, nine-month, program-track position within the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership beginning August 2027. Expertise in the field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment to professional endeavors and service activities are expected.
We are seeking a faculty member with expertise in Nutrition to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Nutrition Minor and various other undergraduate and graduate programs. Courses will likely include introduction to nutrition, lifespan nutrition, sport nutrition, advanced metabolism, and community nutrition. Additional responsibilities may include serving on thesis committees and academic advising.
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy – the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. In the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sports Leadership, we steward this mission by engaging students in building knowledge and skills to navigate their future by challenging and supporting growth, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating leaders. We encourage applications from faculty candidates interested in helping us achieve this mission.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of an earned master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in nutrition, exercise science, or a closely related discipline.
- Ability to deliver a wide variety of nutrition-based coursework.
- Prior experience teaching in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution (ABD considered depending on expected completion date).
- Registered Dietitian.
- Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (C-ISSN) or other nutrition certification.
- Experience in applied nutrition consultation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Nutrition Assistant
Align your credentials with EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or at least two years of supervised nutrition work. Document both clearly before any employer files PERM.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Nutrition Assistant roles in your specific county. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1031 and your target metro area before accepting an offer, so you're not priced out of PERM eligibility after signing.
Target healthcare employers with active PERM history
Long-term care facilities, hospital systems, and outpatient dietetics practices sponsor Nutrition Assistants more consistently than corporate wellness programs. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history filtered to nutrition and dietetics occupations.
Prepare a credential evaluation early
If your nutrition degree came from outside the United States, USCIS and your employer's attorney will need a foreign credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency. Order it from a NACES-member evaluator before job applications so it's ready when PERM labor certification begins.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test means for you
Your employer must run mandatory DOL-prescribed recruitment before filing PERM, including job postings and sometimes newspaper advertisements. If the recruitment uncovers a qualified U.S. applicant, the process stops. Ask your prospective employer whether they've run PERM for this role before and what their recruitment timeline looks like.
Track your priority date if you're from India or China
EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits. Nationals from India and China regularly face backlogs measured in years, not months. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly once your I-140 is approved so you know when your priority date becomes current and you can file the I-485.
Green Card Nutrition Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nutrition Assistant employers commonly sponsor green cards?
Healthcare employers, especially skilled nursing facilities, hospital nutrition departments, and outpatient dietetics clinics, are the most consistent sponsors for Nutrition Assistant roles. Corporate wellness programs and food service contractors sponsor far less often. Focusing your search on healthcare settings with existing foreign national staff improves your chances of finding an employer willing to run PERM.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery and no fixed end date on your authorization, but per-country backlogs can extend the timeline significantly for nationals of India and China.
What does the PERM process require from me as the applicant?
PERM is primarily an employer-driven process, but you need to meet the minimum requirements listed in the job description exactly as filed. Any credentials, licenses, or experience your employer includes in the PERM application must match what you actually hold. Gaps between your documented qualifications and the PERM requirements can cause a denial, so review the draft job description carefully before your employer submits.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in process?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. If you change jobs before the 180-day mark, the process generally needs to restart. Your approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition if the original I-140 was already approved.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for nutrition roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on facilities that have successfully sponsored Nutrition Assistants or closely related dietetics roles before. Applying to employers with no PERM history in your occupation means you'd need to build their internal process from scratch, which significantly extends your timeline.