Adjunct Faculty Pool – Hospitality Management (Culinary)

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Business and Legal Studies Department. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics for the Culinary Arts courses within the Hospitality Management program.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hospitality Management or Dietetics, or Associate's degree in Culinary Arts with a minimum of 5 years work experience in the culinary field.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Job Functions

• This position will primarily be responsible for instruction for dual-enrollment culinary arts courses offered at various high schools across Shelby County. As such, the position will require travel across Shelby County to each high school location.

Summary of Benefits

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Contact Information

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