Instructor, Cooking - Adjunct

Instructor, Cooking - Adjunct

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. They will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will provide quality instruction to prepare and teach students the necessary skills in basic cooking.

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments as pedagogically appropriate
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces, including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

• Address student concerns in a timely manner
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem-solving, responsibility and teamwork

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma or GED graduate

• Associate Degree or higher from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• Certification from the American Culinary Federation

• Two years’ experience in food preparation within the culinary/food service industry
• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

• Greater than two years’ experience in food preparation within the culinary/food service industry

• Excellent organization skills
• Good communication and people skills
• A high level of attention to detail and creative mindset
• Knowledgeable of the culinary & hospitality industry

None

• Reporting Requirements
• Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
• Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
• Classroom setting
• Various GTCC campuses

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required