Instructor - Culinary Arts

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Lake Charles, LA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position conducts college-level face-to-face and online courses and is responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, moderating classroom discussions, leading practical application labs, and administering and grading examinations. Demonstrates and teaches subject matter in the classroom and appropriate labs to students. Maintains accurate grade and attendance records. Maintains individual student progress data and ensures this is a part of the student’s permanent record. Adheres to all laws pertaining to the disclosure of student records. Posts at the office and on the syllabus, on-campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators, and the public. Be available to students via email, phone, and/or in-person conference. May mentor other staff or students. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Receives training or stays current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts
• Must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) credentialing requirements
• Must meet American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) credentialing requirements
• Three years of post-secondary teaching experience
• Ability to adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges (LCTC) policies
• Ability to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and computers, utilizing a variety of software is essential, including but not limited to the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Technology must be used effectively and appropriately in the curriculum
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective, and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural (including traditional, non-traditional, and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to ensure tests and other means of assessing the achievement of students are sufficiently accurate
• Ability to be a committed, motivated self-starter who can initiate and complete work with little supervision and/or as a part of a team on larger projects
• Ability to promote technical and community college education
• Ability to make independent decisions while demonstrating good judgment
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers
• Proficiency in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines
• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationships at all levels – students, peers, and Executives
• ServSafe certification
• Culinary Arts certifications in Culinary Medicine, Savory, and/or Baking and Pastry Arts

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in culinary arts or a closely related field
• Online teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering lectures
• Moderating classroom discussions
• Leading practical application labs
• Administering and grading examinations
• Demonstrating and teaching subject matter in the classroom and appropriate labs to students
• Maintaining accurate grade and attendance records
• Maintaining individual student progress data and ensuring this is a part of the student’s permanent record
• Adhering to all laws pertaining to the disclosure of student records
• Posting on-campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators, and the public
• Being available to students via email, phone, and/or in-person conference
• Mentoring other staff or students
• Staying current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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