AVTEC Instructor: Culinary Arts; PCN

Position: AVTEC Instructor: Culinary Arts (PCN 07-4563)
Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a

Culinary Arts Instructor located in Seward!

No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher's Unit (AVTECTA).

What You Will Be Doing:

Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is recruiting for an AVTEC Instructor who will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering the Culinary Arts program. Duties will include maintaining and developing program curriculum; designing, building, and maintaining the practical industry-based labs and kitchen areas; facilitating program advisory board meetings; and maintaining student training records.

As one of two Culinary Arts Instructors, the incumbent will collaborate closely with the current instructor to support consistent, high-quality instruction.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is "start a career in less than a year" and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and service Alaska's diverse communities. The mission is realized through our day to day operations where staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment post training.

We live by and model the core values of professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion in all we do to help Alaskans gain skills, secure employment, and succeed in life.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The greatest benefit of being an instructor at AVTEC is that you will see how your work changes the lives of students enrolled in training by preparing them to be accomplished and skilled individuals ready to work in less than one year. In this position, you will use your teaching and curriculum development skills to help students gain knowledge and build competencies in new areas.

As a member of the staff at a division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and as such are offered paid leave accrual, retirement and health benefits. The nature of the calendar year at AVTEC provides opportunity to travel to remote locations to bring training to Alaskans. You and your dependents have access to AVTEC recreational facilities and AVTEC tuition waivers are available for your dependents for training.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by mountains. Amenities like coffee shops, retails stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance from any AVTEC campus and beautiful nature trails and a great walking/bike path is just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive and we believe in a healthy work/life balance and provide opportunity to pursue that daily.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

* Education and Training:
Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

* Technical Competence:
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

* Leadership:
Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

* Partnering:
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

* Food Service:
Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field.

OR SUBSTITUTION:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the applicable field;

AND

Two years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field;

AND

Two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.

OR SUBSTITUTION:

An industry recognized professional certification in the applicable field;

AND

Two years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field;

AND

Two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.

Special

Note:

Positions in the AVTEC Instructor job class require expertise in a particular vocational field such as the culinary arts, business or office technology, applied technology, information technology,…