Adjunct Faculty Pool - Culinary Arts; CULA

Culinary & Pastry Adjunct Instructor

A Culinary & Pastry adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part-time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master's degree for lower division courses.

All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

• Provides classroom and, possibly, online instruction in Culinary Arts courses; conducts assigned classes in accordance with approved course syllabi; creates curriculum and assessment instruments; uses appropriate technology in teaching.
• Demonstrates and teaches methods and techniques of pastry and baking.
• Assess student outcomes of all course and program outcomes such as bread baking, cake decorating and dessert plating.
• Creates and maintains effective, student-centered, learning environments.
• Maintains and submits to Dean up-to-date course outlines and assessment materials.
• Assists in the development and selection of textbooks, equipment, supplies, and other instructional materials appropriate to the course and program requirements.
• Acquaints students with course content, requirements, grading procedures, and attendance policy.
• Advises students concerning academic achievement and learning goals; assists students with enrollment, registration and navigating systems; works with Counseling/Special Services and the Tutoring Center, making referrals as necessary.
• Maintains approved schedule of office hours.
• Remains current with developments in the teaching and culinary arts to provide up-to-date instruction addressing individual learning styles, using the latest supportive technology and alternative delivery methods.
• Collaborates with other faculty and staff in the School of Business, Education and Professional Studies and across the college.
• Assumes special duties assigned by Dean and/or designated representative.
• Although the above are typical of the duties and responsibilities normally performed, additional duties and responsibilities requiring the same or lesser skills, knowledge and dexterity may be required.

• Current and demonstrated knowledge in applicable course content
• Knowledge of current teaching methodologies and practices such as cooperative learning, service-learning, traditional and alternative assessment, diverse learning styles, tutorial units and related instructional learning laboratories
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Knowledge of curriculum design, and planning
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in problem solving
• Skills in time management
• Skills in computer use
• Skills in listening and critical thinking
• Must have a sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, special needs and ethnic backgrounds of college students
• Ability to communicate information and ideas
• Ability to speak clearly
• Ability to work with students with learning differences and disabilities

• Associate degree
• 1 year related industry experience
• Serv Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment
• OR
• Certificate
• 2 years related industry experience
• Serv Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment
• OR
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years related industry experience
• Serv Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment

• Culinary Diploma or Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or Restaurant…