Full-Time Culinary Arts Instructor

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

The Culinary Arts Instructor delivers all levels of the Culinary Arts program, including classroom and laboratory instruction. The role also involves developing and revising curricula, advising and recruiting students, assessing student learning, managing program equipment and supplies, reviewing adjunct faculty applications and credentials, and contributing to budget management. The instructor supports student progress and retention, helps students achieve educational and career goals, and participates in department, division, and college activities and initiatives. The instructor prepares for assigned classes, follows course schedules, maintains course information and student records in the College Learning Management System, and completes required reports and assessments. The position includes organizing and teaching labs, contributing to curriculum and program improvement, supporting academic integrity and accessibility accommodations, and complying with college policies, FERPA, and Title IX requirements. Additional duties may include schedule and budget development, course and program evaluations, equipment needs assessments, instructor orientations, accreditation support, and other assignments from the college.

Requirements

Meet one applicable CTE qualification: a bachelor's or graduate degree in the discipline; at least 18 undergraduate credit hours in the discipline; an associate degree in the discipline if considered terminal plus 3,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience; or special training plus 6,000 hours of relevant tested work experience.
Some disciplines require additional licensure or certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in small and large groups with diverse audiences.
Strong computational ability, including mathematical calculations and analysis of statistical data.
Strong organizational skills, including multitasking, meeting deadlines, managing time and output, maintaining and accessing paper and electronic files, and producing error-free final products.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team.
Professional communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness; positive attitude and demeanor.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Self-starter able to work with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to pass a background check and possess a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and basic office equipment.
Ability to talk and hear regularly as part of the job.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Cognitive abilities include reading, writing, calculating, social interaction, reasoning, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction for all levels of the Culinary Arts program.
Follow assigned class schedules and prepare for each class session.
Maintain course pages, syllabi, attendance records, gradebooks, and required student and course reports in the College Learning Management System.
Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs intended to support student retention and graduation.
Develop and revise course and program curricula.
Assess student learning outcomes each term and collaborate with the department to analyze results and develop improvement plans.
Contribute to annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes.
Participate in department, division, and college meetings, committees, student organizations, and other college activities.
Organize and teach assigned labs.
Complete online instructor training and one approved professional development activity each year; pursue an ongoing professional growth plan.
Manage or contribute to class schedules, budgets, evaluations, reports, committee assignments, and equipment needs and evaluations as assigned.
Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity.
Be available to answer student questions outside class time through conferences on campus, phone, web conferencing, or email.
Advise and support students, help them pursue educational and career goals, and refer them to college resources.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations and implement ADA accommodations.
Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean and review student transcripts upon request.
Assist with instructor orientations and support the college with NACEP accreditation standards as assigned.
Maintain responsibility for program equipment, materials, and supplies and contribute to budget management.
Comply with college policies and procedures and directions from the Academic Dean.
Complete other duties as assigned.