Culinary Arts Faculty, Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position: Culinary Arts Faculty, Part-Time (Adjunct Faculty Pool)
Position Title Culinary Arts Faculty, Part-Time (Adjunct Faculty Pool)

Requisition Number FAC
00459 General Description

The Department of Business Leadership, Fashion, & Hospitality invites applications for part-time Culinary Arts faculty for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. This is NOT an online position.

The academic programs and courses provided by the Business Leadership, Fashion, and Hospitality department equip students with the knowledge, tools, skill sets, and practical experience to be competitive in job markets as well as prepare those who desire to continue their education and pursue a bachelor's degree. Students are challenged and encouraged by subject matter experts and participate in active-learning classroom instruction delivered on-campus and in distance learning environments.

In addition, there are opportunities for personal growth and social interaction through engagement events, guest speakers, and student organizations.

Part-time faculty teach a full range of culinary arts courses, which include entry-level and advanced theoretical and lab courses. The successful candidate will implement or create labs and instruct students in courses focused on food preparation & production, safety & sanitation, nutrition, American & International cuisine, dining room management, and/or baking. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management.

Alternatively, candidates who have an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts AND Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business Administration, Business, Career and Technical Education, Management or Marketing will also be considered. Successful faculty candidates should have experience in the food service industry and a current Serv Safe certification. Please note that this position is an onsite faculty teaching position. Candidates who desire only online teaching modes will not be considered and should not apply.

College Intro

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Specific Responsibilities

* Teach Culinary Arts courses to students with a broad range of industry interests.

* Implement or create labs and instruct students in courses focused on food preparation & production, safety & sanitation, nutrition, American & International cuisine, dining room management, and/or baking.

* Help community college students further develop their culinary knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and behaviors, for college and workplace success.

* Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide.

* Develop course handouts, lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations.

* Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.

* Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.

* Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.

* Meet all classes at the designated times.

* Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning, including learning and using publishers' software, when applicable.

* Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.

* Actively participate in the academic life of the College.

* Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college,…