Introduction to Food Systems Adjunct

the CIA•Hyde Park, NY

About The Position

The Introduction to Food Systems adjunct teaches the 1.5-credit APFS-110 course, which helps students understand the connections between the kitchen and the wider world. The course provides tools for selecting and sourcing high-quality, sustainable ingredients and explores contemporary food production, distribution, processing, marketing, purchasing, preparation, and waste management. It emphasizes restaurants’ contributions to the climate crisis and their potential role in addressing its causes. Culinary Institute of America adjunct faculty teach students a high standard of professionalism. They prepare and deliver instruction, evaluate and document student performance, maintain office hours, advise and assist students, and comply with Institute policies. The adjunct uses the established syllabus and textbook, maintains student records, and takes responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities. The listed course hiring rate is $2,114 for candidates with a master’s degree and $2,306 for candidates with a master’s degree and two years of college-level teaching experience. Offers are determined by the final candidate’s education and relevant experience. The recruiter can provide information about anticipated hiring salary based on an applicant’s qualifications. Applicants are invited to apply to learn more about benefits of working for the CIA.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Teaching experience.
Knowledge of the general subject area.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across the organization.
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive student issues, maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Strong computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office products such as Word and PowerPoint.
Moderate to strong organizational skills; detail-oriented and thorough.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty and administration.
Welcoming and professional presence in front of guests and employees.
Moderate to strong presentation skills.
Ability to work the assigned course schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Moodle.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lesson plans and teach scheduled classes consistently with the Institute’s philosophy, policies, and guidelines.
Advise and assist students who need additional help, have course questions, seek career guidance, or need study assistance.
Provide regular, constructive, objective, consistent, and timely feedback to students.
Evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria.
File course grades promptly within the specified timeframe and without prejudice.
Compile and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College Catalog, course syllabi and outlines, and assigned class schedules.
Use the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course.
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 mission and policies of the Institute.
Take responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain office hours.