Part Time Culinary Arts Instructor

Position Information

Position Title:

Part Time Culinary Arts Instructor

Position Category:
Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Department:
Culinary Arts

Working Hours:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday (times vary)

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute needs a part‑time instructor to teach courses in the Culinary Arts program and support the mission of the Hospitality Operations department. The instructor delivers course content for academic classes as assigned by the division chair/AVP of the Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Division. Position located at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Niagara Falls, NY.

Responsibilities and evaluation include an in‑person interview, lesson plans, demonstration, and hands‑on skills exam. Remuneration per 5‑week module is $1,008 per lecture hour and $903 per lab hour. Applications accepted continuously; openings as needed.

• Supervise, train and teach students in an applied learning environment.
• Maintain proper inventory controls and class requisitions.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Use curriculum‑management data to schedule classes based on enrollment trends.
• Track attendance and complete census reports.
• Report on student learning outcomes at semester end.
• Submit grades at semester conclusion.
• Utilize Blackboard and Starfish learning platforms for communication and retention strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population; coordinate multiple tasks; possess strong organizational skills; provide excellent customer service; communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and students; demonstrate good listening and follow written/oral instructions; relate to a diverse academic community and Western New York community; operate computers; prepare written reports; travel as needed; work evenings and weekends; physically perform duties;

comply with ADA provisions.

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.
• One year of full‑time supervisory experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Serv Safe certification.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Hospitality or Education.
• Industry certification as CSC, CCC, CEC or CCE through the American Culinary Federation.
• Five to seven years of industry experience as executive chef or sous chef in an upscale restaurant.
• Three years of full‑time teaching experience or part‑time equivalent in a culinary arts program.
• Experience developing and assessing course and program student learning outcomes.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)
• Certifications/Licenses (optional)
• Portfolio (optional)

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.