"Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality Management - Cake Decorator"

Teaching FSM 173 - Cake Decoration

Adjunct faculty may be assigned a maximum workload of 24 contact hours or equivalent per academic year (i.e., fall and spring semesters). Classes within the program are offered in daytime, evening, and/or online modalities based on student demand.

Deliver course content that aligns with the college's curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.

Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments that reflect current industry practices and ensure course outcomes are met.

Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and promotes student success.

Use technology and other resources to enhance course delivery and student engagement, including online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities.

Maintain accurate records of student's progress and grades.

Adhere to mid-term verification and final grade posting deadlines.

Adhere to institutional policies and procedures, including those related to academic integrity and accessibility.

Cake Decorator specialist that can successfully demonstrate and instruct students of varying skill levels on masking and piping techniques (e.g., flowers, cornet work, filigree), working with moldable confection (e.g., fondant, marzipan), and preparing and designing high quality cakes for diverse audiences/occasions.

Experience Requirements: A minimum of one-year full-time professional cake decorating experience.

Preferred Experience Requirements: The equivalent of 3 years' work experience in a commercial kitchen or bakery.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's in hospitality management, FACS, or related area.

Harper College is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing excellent education at an affordable cost, promoting personal growth, enriching the local community and meeting the challenges of a global society. The specific purposes of the College are: To provide the first two years of baccalaureate education in the liberal and fine arts, the natural and social sciences and pre-professional curricula designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities; To provide educational opportunities that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enter a specific career; To provide continuing educational opportunities for professional job training, retraining and upgrading of skills and for personal enrichment and wellness; To provide developmental instruction for under-prepared students and educational opportunities for those who wish to improve their academic abilities and skills; To provide co-curricular opportunities that enhance the learning environment and develop the whole person. Essential to achieving these purposes are all of the College's resources, support programs and services.