Instructor, Culinary Arts – 9/10 Month (Term) – Southeast Campus

Tennessee Board of RegentsNashville, TN
$44,210 - $55,263Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time faculty position responsible for preparing and delivering quality instruction on topics in Culinary Arts. The role involves teaching courses on-ground at the assigned campus/instructional site/work location, with potential for other instructional delivery modes like online or hybrid based on operational needs. Faculty are expected to teach a minimum of 15 hours within a 37.5-hour workweek and hold office hours. The position requires collaboration with course leads and program coordinators, utilization of the College’s learning management system, and timely submission of course materials, grades, and reports. Additionally, the role includes providing academic advising, staying current in the teaching area through professional development, and engaging in departmental and institutional effectiveness activities, including committee participation and relationship building.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or a closely related field
  • Three years’ experience in culinary arts field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the community college mission and needs of student populations.

Nice To Haves

  • Industry certification in Culinary Arts
  • College-level teaching experience
  • Ability to teach a wide range of culinary courses from introductory to advanced

Responsibilities

  • Perform job duties from the assigned campus/instructional site/work location.
  • Teach courses on-ground at the assigned campus/instructional site/work location.
  • Utilize other instructional delivery modes, such as online, hybrid or web-enhanced, taught from the assigned campus/instructional site/work location, as assigned.
  • Teach a minimum of 15 hours within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours.
  • Hold office hours.
  • Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent student experiences.
  • Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
  • Submit updated course syllabi prior to the first day of class.
  • Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the registrar.
  • Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
  • Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
  • Regularly check College email and departmental mailbox.
  • Respond to emails/messages within 24 hours except on weekends.
  • Complete all required reports such as student engagement, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions.
  • Administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the required deadlines.
  • Engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities.
  • Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
  • Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
  • Comply with all college and TBR policies and guidelines.
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