Culinary Arts Instructor- 9 Month

Cape Fear Community College•Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

About The Position

The Culinary Arts Instructor teaches college courses in culinary sanitation, safety, cooking, and baking techniques. The instructor develops and updates curriculum and educational materials, delivers classroom and laboratory instruction through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, answers student questions, and evaluates learning through tests and practical exams. The position receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts Program Director and the Business, IT, and Public Service Department Chair. It may provide technical supervision to part-time instructors. The role also maintains student and course records, follows College policies and procedures, and may travel with students for field studies and assignments.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from a regionally accredited college or university.
At least two years of industry-related experience.
Knowledge of classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of academic and instructional principles and procedures.
Knowledge of current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
Ability to interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for observation, reading, writing, communication, and operating assigned equipment.
Ability to handle varied tasks simultaneously and maintain physical condition appropriate to assigned duties, including standing or sitting for extended periods, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to make sound decisions, respond to questions, and demonstrate intellectual capabilities.
If applicable to the position, possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license and a driving record meeting College-established standards.
Submit unofficial transcripts and/or training certifications with the application; submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained before the first day of work or hire date.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Associate’s degrees in both Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts.
Five years of industry-related experience.
Experience with Blackboard or other online instructional platforms.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain above-average sanitation and safety standards in culinary classrooms and laboratories.
Teach proper knife skills, dress code, sanitation, and fundamental cooking and baking techniques.
Provide classroom and laboratory instruction, including lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Prepare lesson plans, schedule classroom activities, and develop supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons.
Develop and administer tests and practical exams; evaluate student performance, grade work, and record individual scores.
Demonstrate the use of equipment and machinery and develop laboratory assignments that provide practical experience.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
Submit required paperwork, including class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms, and grade rosters, accurately and on time.
Oversee implementation of policies and procedures for the teaching area in accordance with College policies and guidelines.
Give students feedback and constructive criticism based on their performance.
Assess the relevance and impact of lessons and recommend improvements as needed.
Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments, traveling with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
May exercise technical supervision of part-time instructors.