Adjunct Faculty Pool - Culinary Arts

This is a part-time, adjunct faculty position in the Business and Legal Studies Department. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. The pay rate is $640 per credit hour.

About the role

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Teaching duties may be assigned during the day, evening, or weekend at any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. Related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction for Culinary Arts courses.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.
• Develops curricula and instructional materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for student academic advising, assists in student recruitment and retention, and helps students with course-related problems outside the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development, orientation activities, and other meetings as required.
• Stays current with developments in the field by reading literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees and provides outreach service to the community.
• Primarily responsible for instruction of dual-enrollment culinary arts courses offered at various high schools across Shelby County, requiring travel to these locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Head or Dean.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hospitality Management or Dietetics, or Associate's degree in Culinary Arts with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the culinary field.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year of teaching experience and three (3) years of employment in the field.
• American Culinary Federation membership and certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods appropriate for diverse learning situations.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing clearly.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four campus locations.

Benefits

A summary of benefits can be found at Southwest Tennessee Community College Benefits Overview.