"Adjunct Faculty, Culinary Arts Management"

Job Details

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Culinary Arts Management

Location: Wolfson Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 1007582

Job Family: FAC- Part-Time Faculty, Credit Courses

Grade: P1

Salary: $54.37 - Base Rate

Department: Miami Culinary Institute

Reports To: Department Chair

Closing Date: Open until filled

FLSA Status: Exempt- Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date: 07/18/2025

Position Overview

This Adjunct faculty member teaches courses in Culinary Arts Management and is responsible for providing superior academic and lab instruction. This individual provides student orientation to the subject and acclamation in culinary terms and procedures, evaluation, grading and mentoring of students while providing a challenging and positive learning environment.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

What you will be doing

• Teaches classroom and kitchen laboratory instruction
• Performs career and academic advising
• Recruits and evaluates students
• Develops and administers written and practical tests
• Prepares and submits student information to Department Director
• Submits student grades, attendance, and other classroom records to the appropriate departments
• Assesses the curriculum against State and National standards
• Participates in a variety of Departmental, Campus and College-wide programs, activities and committees
• Participates in curriculum development and revision that stress innovation and multi-cultural emphasis
• Responsible for maintaining safe and sanitized lab/kitchen, classroom, equipment and students within their area of instruction
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

Master’s degree in Culinary Arts; Culinary Nutrition; Food Science or Food Studies; Gastronomy; Hospitality Management; or Restaurant Management; and Two (2) years of full-time applied work experience in the Culinary Arts, Food Service or Hospitality industry; OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Culinary Arts; Culinary Nutrition; Food Science or Food Studies; Gastronomy; Hospitality Management; or Restaurant Management; And Two (2) years of full-time applied work experience in the Culinary Arts, Food Service or Hospitality industry; OR Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA); and Two (2) years of full-time applied work experience in the Culinary Arts, Food Service or Hospitality industry OR Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts; Culinary Nutrition; Food Science or Food Studies; Gastronomy; Hospitality Management; or Restaurant Management; and Five (5) years of full-time work experience as a Chef in the Food Service or Culinary industry; OR Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts; Culinary Nutrition; Food Science or Food Studies; Gastronomy; Hospitality Management; or Restaurant Management; and Ten (10) years of full-time applied work experience, including Five (5) years as a Chef, in the Food Service or Culinary industry.

All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

Ability to demonstrate significant progressively responsible culinary industry experience as a working chef

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to function on a technological environment and willingness to use technological tools in instruction

Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills

Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the community

Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Preferences

For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)

If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Organization

Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.

Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College. Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.

With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.