History Adjunct

the CIA•Hyde Park, NY

About The Position

Culinary Institute of America Adjunct Faculty members teach students a high standard of professionalism. The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty member in Liberal Arts is teaching and evaluating students. Adjunct Faculty members also maintain office hours, assist students who are having difficulty with studies, and honor college policies. The course, The Modern World (HIST-225), is worth 3.0 credits. Students learn processes of historical investigation, using causation, continuity, and change to understand global historical experience through primary sources, maps, and secondary readings. The course integrates the history of peoples in a global context and covers Romanticism, modern nationalism, the global impacts of the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism, world wars and domination, cultural politics, and changing values and beliefs about autonomy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
At least one year of teaching experience.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; adaptability, dependability, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive student issues, with confidentiality.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong customer service skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty and administration.
Welcoming and professional presence in front of guests and employees.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a related field.
At least one year of college-level teaching experience.
Previous experience with Moodle.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lesson plans and teach assigned classes in accordance with the Institute’s philosophy, policies, and guidelines.
Advise students who need extra help, have course-related questions, seek career guidance, or need assistance with their studies.
Provide regular, constructive, objective, consistent, and timely feedback to students.
Evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria.
File course grades promptly and within the specified timeframe.
Compile and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College Catalog, course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules.
Use the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course being taught.
Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and grade distributions.
Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities.
Communicate through appropriate channels.
Enforce applicable sanitation principles, attendance policies, the Institute’s Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
Support the Institute’s mission and policies and the strategic direction of the Department of Continuing Education.
Take responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.