PT Instructor Pool - Baking and Decorative Arts

Madison College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Baking and Decorative Arts program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2025-2026 academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth. Madison College’s dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College – it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team! Organizational Function and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for instruction in the Baking and Decorative Arts program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. This position reports to the Associate Dean – School of Business and Applied Arts.

Requirements

• Technical diploma in Baking/Pastry/Decorative Arts from an accredited college or university, with an expectation to obtain an Associate's degree within three (3) years of employment.
• Three (3) years (6,000 hours) of related bakery production work experience with one (1) year of full-time equivalent teaching experience or verifiable, hands-on training experience in a variety of bakery skills.
• Must be currently certified as a ServSafe Food Manager with a min. score of 90%.
• To teach Principles of Sanitation: Must have the ServSafe Instructor/Proctor certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction in the Baking and Decorative Arts program including but not limited to the following courses: Experimental Baking, Yeast Breads, Artisan Breads, Intro to Baking, Pastries, Baking Principles, Bakery Retail, Baking Seminar, Bakery Production, Specialty Cakes & Miniatures, Finishing, Cake Decorating, Advanced Cake Decorating, Fondant and Gum paste, Plated Desserts, Chocolates, and Chocolate and Sugar Confections.
• Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate including but not limited to hybrid, face-to-face and on-line course delivery.
• Participate in in-service meetings, convocation training, staff development training or other activities or programs requested by the Department.
• Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
• Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, evaluating student performance and maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.
• Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Assist students in developing work experience assignments such as internships, work study assignments, team projects, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees