Adjunct Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts

Johnson County Community College

Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs.

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

The Hospitality Management department seeks to fill vacancies for an adjunct faculty member. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: teach savory culinary arts classes, demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications. Additionally, adjunct faculty must plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking;

and use available instructional technology, as appropriate. The adjunct is expected to meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate department chair and/or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class; be accessible to students and College personnel through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.

Adjuncts should prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule, maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration. Finally, adjuncts are expected to evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.

Eligibility: Eligibility for this position includes being available to teach face-to face classes during the time periods of either 8:00 - 11:30 a.m., 1:00 - 4:30 p.m., or 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

• AAS degree or higher.
• 3 years industry experience in a supervisory position in a commercial kitchen.
• Proven success as a chef in a commercial food service operation.
• Current Serv Safe certification.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Be familiar with, understand and demonstrate foundational techniques and methods of hot food cooking.
• Be familiar with, understand and demonstrate a high degree of food safety and organization in the kitchen.
• Be available to perform instructor duties for a variety of courses.

• Ability to teach both savory and baking classes.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Certified as Serv Safe Manager Instructor/Proctor.
• 3 years classroom teaching experience.
• Experience with CANVAS or similar learning management systems.
• ACF Certification at CEC level or higher.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

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