Adjunct Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts

JCCC•Overland Park, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospitality Management department seeks to fill vacancies for an adjunct faculty member. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: teach savory culinary arts classes, demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications. Additionally, adjunct faculty must plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate. The adjunct is expected to meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate department chair and/or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class; be accessible to students and College personnel through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments. Adjuncts should prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule, maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration. Finally, adjuncts are expected to evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals. Eligibility for this position includes being available to teach face-to face classes during the time periods of either 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., or 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

AAS degree or higher
3 years industry experience in a supervisory position in a commercial kitchen
Proven success as a chef in a commercial food service operation
Current ServSafe certification
Prior teaching experience
Be familiar with, understand and demonstrate foundational techniques and methods of hot food cooking
Be familiar with, understand and demonstrate a high degree of food safety and organization in the kitchen
Be available to perform instructor duties for a variety of courses
Be available to teach face-to face classes during the time periods of either 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., or 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach both savory and baking classes
Bachelor's degree or higher
Certified as ServSafe Manager Instructor/Proctor
3 years classroom teaching experience
Experience with CANVAS or similar learning management systems
ACF Certification at CEC level or higher

Responsibilities

Teach savory culinary arts classes
Demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications
Plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning
Create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking
Use available instructional technology, as appropriate
Meet classes as scheduled
Notify the appropriate department chair and/or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class
Be accessible to students and College personnel through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments
Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
Follow the published final exam schedule
Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing
Promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration
Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance
Respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals