Adjunct Instructor

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts • Boulder, CO

74d • $200

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for facilitating meaningful learning of course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. They provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable students to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. They encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the specified disciplines.
• 1 year of campus teaching experience, preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in occupational area of instruction plus 2 years' work experience directly related to the occupational industry or discipline, or 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary industry work experience is preferred, but not required.
• Associates in Culinary Arts preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes.
• Customize course shell to add value to students beyond what is covered in the text (e.g. personal experiences, case studies, supplemental readings, etc.)
• Interact with students in all discussion boards, guiding the discussion toward the course outcomes.
• Coach struggling students toward success.
• Identify at risk students and work with Department Chair, Registrar and Academic Student Support Coach to create plans for success.
• Respond to all student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final course grades by the Tuesday of the last day of the block no later than 3:00 PM.
• Attend scheduled program meetings, in-service workshops and college-wide faculty meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning through professional/technical skills development, introduction of industry perspective into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Assist/support the Department Chair on course or program related tasks.
• Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation of $200 per 5 hour shift taught (28 days per block).
• Eligible for the enhanced Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree