Adjunct Instructor - Writing and History

Facilitates meaningful learning of course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. Provides education through learning-centered instruction that enables students to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, respect, life-long learning, ethics, personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes.
• Customizes course shell to add value beyond the text (e.g., personal experiences, case studies, supplemental readings).
• Interacts with students in all discussion boards, guiding discussions toward course outcomes.
• Coaches struggling students toward success.
• Identifies at-risk students and collaborates with the Executive Chef, Registrar, and Academic Student Advisor to create success plans.
• Responds to all student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submits final course grades by the Tuesday of the last day of the block no later than 3:00 PM.
• Attends scheduled program meetings, in-service workshops, and college-wide faculty meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning through skills development, industry perspectives, and awareness of trends.
• Assists/supports the Executive Chef on course or program-related tasks.
• Supports the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 1 year of online teaching experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in the occupational area of instruction plus 2 years of directly related work experience, or 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.

Skills

• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Detail-Oriented
• Time Management
• Organizational
• Team-Oriented
• Analytical and Report Writing
• Coachability: Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Ethics: Personal and professional ethics, fostering a diverse and respectful workplace
• Professional interaction with staff and external relationships, including a commitment to customer service
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard business equipment.
• Sitting for long periods (up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily).
• Required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in a typical school classroom environment.
• Daily uniform: White chef jacket (pressed, no wrinkles), black chef pants, black leather or rubber kitchen-safe shoes, solid white t-shirt (no designs/writing) underneath the chef jacket.
• Chef’s toque must be worn at all times while in the kitchens.
• Apron when instructing in the kitchen.

Pay

$200 per 5-hour shift taught (28 days per block).

Benefits

• Adjunct Instructors are not eligible for the Company’s benefit plan or vacation/holiday pay.
• Eligible for the enhanced Employee Assistance Program.