Adjunct Chef Instructor of Culinology

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Working Title:

Adjunct Chef Instructor of Culinology

Southwest Minnesota State University

State Univ Adjunct Unit

209:
Inter Faculty Organization

Marshall

Job Exempt

Part time

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

$38,586.00 - $

Teach Culinary Arts Fundamentals and Advanced Culinary Arts during the academic year. In these classes, students will learn professional culinary techniques, culinary terminology, basic cooking principles, as well as intermediate-level processes in culinary arts and food production.

• Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Education, or a closely related field. Individuals with equivalent preparation or experience comparable to a master’s degree in a food-related area may also be considered.

• ACF or RCA certification (e.g., Certified Research Chef)
• Executive or Head Chef experience
• Teaching experience in a classroom setting

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system.

SMSUgives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre‑tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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