Adjunct- Culinary Apprenticeship

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Job Description

Ignite Passion, Share Expertise, and Inspire the Next Generation of Culinary Leaders

Are you a culinary professional with a heart for teaching and a drive to shape the future of the hospitality industry? Indian River State College is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Culinary Arts Instructor to join our team. In this role, you’ll combine your culinary expertise with your passion for education to create an engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning environment. Through hands-on instruction, cutting-edge technology, and student-centered strategies, you’ll help learners master essential skills and achieve their academic and career goals.

Job Description

Ignite Passion, Share Expertise, and Inspire the Next Generation of Culinary Leaders

Are you a culinary professional with a heart for teaching and a drive to shape the future of the hospitality industry? Indian River State College is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Culinary Arts Instructor to join our team. In this role, you’ll combine your culinary expertise with your passion for education to create an engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning environment. Through hands-on instruction, cutting-edge technology, and student-centered strategies, you’ll help learners master essential skills and achieve their academic and career goals.

Join us in making a lasting impact—both in the classroom and in our community.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, this position provides classroom instruction and supervises courses within the designated department. Responsible for delivering high-quality education in assigned curriculum areas through both lecture and lab formats, utilizing traditional and online teaching methods. Key responsibilities include ensuring student learning by preparing syllabi, grading assignments, and effectively managing courses via the college's Learning Management System. Contributes to curriculum development, student retention, and program completion strategies.

Fosters an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire student success and excellence. Adheres to professional standards and ethics.

SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares a syllabus for each lecture and lab course.
• Grades all quizzes, tests, and written assignments; and enter grades in Learning Management gradebook on a timely basis.
• Assigns final grades.
• Develops and maintains course management and internet shells.
• Instructs assigned classes and laboratories.
• Fosters a positive, inclusive learning environment and supports the college’s mission.
• Participates in development of retention and core completion strategies;
• Develops and maintains course management through college's Learning Management system.
• Maintains scheduled office hours for student support, participate in departmental planning and budgeting.
• Cooperates in Department budget preparation and in course planning and development.
• Assists with Departmental projects and programs efforts.
• Serves on at least one College committee/workgroup.
• Assists with Departmental community outreach with recruitment and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with industry partners.
• Works with students and IRSC apprenticeship manager to ensure timely completion of on the job learning monthly reports.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Hospitality or Business with 5 years professional commercial culinary experience; or Associate’s degree in Culinary Management or related field and 5 years management experience or ACF Certified Executive Chef or ACF Certified Culinary Educator;
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven experience with teaching Culinary Arts or related field training; and
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written;
• Excellent computer skills including strong foundation in Microsoft Office…