Adjunct Instructor, Culinary Arts

Tarrant County College District•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to support teaching and learning and promote student success. The position reports to the campus department instructional leader and is based at the Southeast Campus. This is a part-time, regular adjunct faculty position; work hours vary according to the course schedule, and the position is not eligible for remote work. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available. Instructors teach assigned classes in varied schedules and modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, and Weekend College. They prepare and deliver instruction according to the College Master Syllabus, develop assignments and assessments, maintain an active learning environment, communicate with students and college officials, and evaluate student performance. They maintain attendance and enrollment records, provide timely feedback, post grades weekly, and submit final grades by established deadlines. Instructors also support assessment of learning outcomes and institutional measures, complete required training and professional development, follow College policies and safety procedures, and may teach at other sites as needed. The role requires an associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university, plus three years of related non-teaching work experience. Prior teaching and related instructional experience is preferred. The work involves frequent sitting, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The environment is usually quiet, with occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to electrical-shock risk.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of related, non-teaching work experience.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and independently, and to take initiative.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Proficiency with computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn; ability to adapt to student learning needs.
Ability to use student-centered integrative learning strategies, promote positive expectations, incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation, and assess student learning and one’s own learning.
Ability to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum; develop relevant class content and effective classroom-management strategies; mentor students; collaborate with and mentor peers; and engage in service to the institution, profession, and community.
Commitment to professional development in the teaching discipline and pedagogy and to continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching a class or facilitating training.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of teaching experience in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes in varied schedules and modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to messages and requests for meetings.
Pursue activities to enhance subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify enrollments by established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely feedback; post grades in the learning management system weekly; and submit final grades by established deadlines.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept teaching assignments at other sites as necessary, including dual-credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles; complete required training and professional development; attend work regularly; and follow schedules, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other related tasks as required.