"Adjunct Faculty-Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor"

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the Program Director. Please note: course caps may be up to 40 students.

Adjunct Faculty will be paid $700 per credit hour for this position. Sr. Adjunct Faculty will be paid $750 per credit hour. 

Teach assigned courses following the course outline of record. Assigned courses for culinary arts may include Cuisines and Cultures of Asia, Cuisines and Cultures of Europe, A la Carte, Food Purchasing and Menu Planning or American Regional Cuisine. Instruct and support students with diverse backgrounds utilizing culturally relevant pedagogy, careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and support a philosophy of instruction focusing on critical thinking and analysis.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher and 2 years of experience; OR

Associate's degree in culinary arts and 6 years of experience

Experience Required:

At least five years of industry experience required, with at least two years of industry management experience.

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:

• Current ServSafe certification required.
• Current ACF membership and/or membership in another professional association tied to area of instruction preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates of all abilities. Community College teaching experience preferred.
• Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the use of innovative instructional techniques and technologies and use of course management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to the use of a variety of teaching activities to address diverse learning styles.
• Demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of information literacy resources, technology, research, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual assessment of the teaching-learning process.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.