Tenure Track Faculty, Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts)
About The Position
Teaches culinary arts classes to include but not limited to: Fundamentals of Culinary Arts, Contemporary Cuisine, International Cuisine, Introduction to Baking & Pastries, Advanced Baking & Pastries, Culinary Evaluation and American Regional Cuisine, Banquet & Catering Management, Restaurant Operations, Garde Manger. May teach a variety of hospitality management courses to include but not be limited to Introduction to Hospitality, Sanitation and Safety, Purchasing, Menu Planning and Facilities, and Cost Control. Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline. Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers. Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts. Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences. Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records. Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions. As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction. Compiles, administers and grades examinations. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues. Participates in campus and community events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field with 5 years of recent industry Kitchen/Cooking experience in a full service restaurant or foodservice establishment at a supervisory level; substantial and related work experience may be equivalent to a degree.
- ServSafe certified
- Proficiency in related industry software - POS systems
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
- Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
- Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field
- Member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF); ACF Certification
- Teaching or training experience in culinary or related fields at the college or vocational/technical level with skills in curriculum design, instructional methods, evaluation and assessment; proficient in presentation software and spreadsheet programs
- Active in hospitality industry professional organizations and/or a variety of contacts within the industry
- Community college teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
- Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
- Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
- Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
- Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
- Compiles, administers and grades examinations
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
- Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
- Participates in campus and community events
Benefits
- paid time off
- affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage
- disability benefits
- life/accidental/critical illness insurance
- State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options
- Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
