Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts)

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) • Westlake, OH

85d • $942

About The Position

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position for teaching culinary arts and hospitality management courses at the Westshore Campus. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. The position reports to the Associate Dean and requires flexibility in scheduling, as classes may be offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited college with 7 years of recent industry Kitchen/Cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or foodservice establishment at a supervisory level; or a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field with 5 years of recent industry Kitchen/Cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or foodservice establishment at a supervisory level.
• ServSafe certified.
• Proficiency in related industry software - POS systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited institution and a Master's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field with 5 years of recent industry Kitchen/Cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or foodservice establishment at a supervisory level.
• Member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF); ACF Certification.
• Teaching or training experience in culinary or related fields at the college or vocational/technical level with skills in curriculum design, instructional methods, evaluation and assessment; proficient in presentation software and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Teaches culinary arts classes including Fundamentals of Culinary Arts, Contemporary Cuisine, International Cuisine, Introduction to Baking & Pastries, Advanced Baking & Pastries, Culinary Evaluation and American Regional Cuisine, Banquet & Catering Management, Restaurant Operations, Garde Manger.
• May also teach hospitality management courses such as Introduction to Hospitality, Sanitation and Safety, Purchasing, Menu Planning and Facilities, and Cost Control.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College regarding teaching duties and training and development.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty position with a set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree