Faculty-Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor

About the role

The Faculty-Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor is responsible for teaching culinary arts and baking & pastry courses, supporting student learning, and engaging in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, baking & pastry, or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Master's degree in education or a related field of study