Faculty-Adjunct-Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor

Johnson and Wales University•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives. Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in baking & pastry arts or a closely related field or study
Five or more years of relevant food/food service industry experience
A successful candidate must be committed to working effectively with a diverse student population

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience teaching at the post-secondary level

Responsibilities

Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students' questions and concerns
Teaches assigned course (s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university's learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
Populates the university's faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
Performs other duties as assigned