Adjunct Instructor of Culinary Arts

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Seeking qualified, part-time candidates to teach courses in the Culinary Arts Department. Adjunct faculty are focused on student success and support the college's mission by facilitating student learning in and outside of the classroom through high-quality instruction and academic support.

* Providing appropriate and effective instruction.

* Providing relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention.

* Staying current in their field and in teaching methodology.

* Creating meaningful assessments and evaluating student work according to departmental standards.

* Maintaining accurate student records, including course attendance to enhance retention and success.

* Being available for students during office or lab hours for assistance.

* Providing regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook

* Providing students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate.

* Being informed about College services and support for students.

* Maintains sanitation and facility standards within a commercial kitchen environment consistent with Alamance County Environmental Health Food and Facility regulations.

* Maintains licensure /certifications and through professional development activities stays well-informed of advancements and changes within the field of Culinary.

Required:

* Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline or demonstrated competencies in teaching specific culinary courses.

* Serve Safe Manager Certification

* Able to manually demonstrate Culinary practical skills, and teach all culinary topics.

* Dresses professionally and arrives on time for classes.

* Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an education setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality, required

* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).

Preferred:

* Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably in a community college environment.

* Minimum of two years of culinary industry experience .

* Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a community college setting

* Ability to communicate effectively with the Department Head, co-workers and students.

* Understanding and commitment to the mission and principles of community colleges.

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest (teaching philosophy) and transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Unofficial transcripts MUST be scanned and attached in order to be considered for this position!

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.