Culinary Arts Program Director & Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue • Rome, GA

34d • $62,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Culinary Arts Program Director and Instructor to be located on the Floyd County Campus. This position will also be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. The Program Director/Instructor is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the program. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option. The Program Director/Instructor will report to the Dean of Business and Public Service Technologies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts
• 5 years food service experience or 2 years supervisory/management experience in food service
• Industry Certification related to teaching course (ServSafe certified with the National Restaurant Association)
• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• American Culinary Federation certification as a Certified Culinary Educator (C.C.E.), or certified Executive Chef (C.E.C.), or certified Executive Pastry Chef (C.E.P.C)
• Post-Secondary Teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area
• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 13 paid State holidays
• annual and sick leave
• paid parental leave
• educational support leave
• options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package
• 401K & 457 options
• a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employee’s Retirement System of Georgia

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree