"Instructional Specialist I-Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute"

Position Summary

The Instructional Specialist I for the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute (HCAT) plays a vital role in advancing hospitality education at Anne Arundel Community College. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction across credit and noncredit courses, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and supporting the Institute’s mission through academic advising, student mentoring, curriculum development, and leadership of special events. As a key member of the HCAT team, the Instructional Specialist I contributes to the excellence and innovation that defines the program’s reputation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

INSTRUCTION:

• Deliver in-person and online instruction each term for assigned hospitality courses, including credit, noncredit, open enrollment, and contract-based offerings.
• Prepare and maintain relevant course materials to support effective instruction and student learning.
• Serve as lead instructor when assigned, overseeing course delivery and coordinating training with part-time faculty to ensure alignment with HCAT standards.
• Collaborate with HCAT operations to identify and fulfill product and equipment needs for instructional and event purposes.

CURRICULUM:

• Recommend and assist in the development of curriculum updates to ensure relevance and alignment with current standards.
• Incorporate curriculum changes as necessary to maintain currency across courses and programs.
• Integrate a variety of technologies into the delivery of assigned courses and instructional programs.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of:
  • Course and program outcome assessments
  • Digital Accessibility in course content and support resources
  • Curriculum reports

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Prepare and submit projects and all related reports in accordance with established deadlines and directives.
• Support and implement designated program goals and objectives, as well as the college’s strategic initiatives within HCAT operations.
• Participate in the development of assigned course budgets.
• Maintain accountability for operating within the approved budget framework.
• Attend all required departmental, divisional, and assigned association meetings as requested.

SPECIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT:

• Lead front-of-house operations for HCAT special events, including but not limited to:
  • Completing banquet event orders (BEOs)
  • Assist with procuring food and supplies
  • Managing event setup, execution, and post-event cleanup

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assigned by the Assistant Director, Director and/or Dean.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business management or related subject matter OR associate’s degree and Executive-level industry certification.
• Minimum of five years of food and hospitality industry experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching credit, noncredit, or continuing education courses, preferably in a college environment.
• Experience with mentoring and advising students.
• ServSafe Managers Certification
• Experience with curriculum development and digital accessibility.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse populations (students, administrators, faculty/staff, professional organizations/associations, and the public).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in planning and executing special events, preferred.
• Familiarity with microcomputer applications such as word processing, database management or industry specific point of sales systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with attention to details and deadlines.