Mathematics Adjunct

the CIA • St. Helena, CA

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About The Position

The Mathematics Adjunct teaches Math for the Professional Kitchen (MTSC-100), a 1.5-credit course covering foundational mathematical skills used in other courses in Culinary Institute of America degree programs. Course topics include fractions and decimals, unit conversion, percentages, ratio and proportion, and introductory algebra. Students apply these skills to authentic problems they may encounter in their careers and personal lives.

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching and evaluating students, maintaining office hours, helping students who need academic support, and following College policies. The instructor prepares and delivers lessons according to the Institute’s philosophy, policies, guidelines, course materials, syllabi, schedules, and catalog descriptions. They provide timely, constructive feedback, assess and document student performance, submit grades, maintain attendance and progress records, and support student learning and career development.

The role also involves maintaining classroom discipline, enforcing relevant sanitation and academic policies, supporting the Institute’s mission and Education Department direction, and taking responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities. The instructor must be available for the assigned course schedule, including nights and weekends as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of teaching experience.
• One to three years of work experience in the related topic area.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; adaptability, dependability, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive student issues, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty and administration.
• Welcoming presence in front of guests and employees.
• Moderate to strong presentation skills.
• Availability to work the assigned course schedule, including nights and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field for Food Safety.
• PhD in a related field.
• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lesson plans and teach classes as scheduled, consistent with Institute philosophy, policies, and guidelines.
• Advise and assist students who need extra help, have course questions, seek career guidance, or need support with their studies.
• Provide regular, constructive, objective, consistent, and timely feedback to students.
• Evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria, and file course grades promptly and without prejudice.
• Compile and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with course catalog descriptions, syllabi, outlines, and 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.
• 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 overall strategic direction of the Education Department.
• Assume responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level