Meatcutter Apprenticeship Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Meatcutter Apprenticeship Instructor
- Adjunct
- Spokane Community College

Meatcutter Apprentice Instructors report to the Apprenticeship Committee and Spokane Community College. Instructors are expected to provide the following to apprentice meat cutters:

• Teach up to 288 hours of related supplemental instruction (each of the two years of the program has 144 hours of RSI)- in-class and cutting instruction
• Homework assignments
• Oral & written quarterly reports and presentations
• Support apprentice reporting of 4000 hours of on-the-job hours (each of the two years of the program aligns with 2000 hours of OJT)

At the time of graduation, meat cutter apprentices will receive a certificate of completion from the State of Washington, a certificate of completion from Spokane Community College, and an engraved knife with the year of graduation. All graduated students will be entered into the L&I website for reference by potential employers.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Certified and/or licensed journey meat cutter
• Minimum of three years of experience in the industry
• Deep understanding of the products, production, and sale of fresh meats in the retail grocery industry
• Expertise in the use of a variety of knives and meat processing equipment; safe handling of this equipment
• Knowledge of food and personal safety
• Complete industry-standard knowledge of primal and retail cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry
• Being a life-long learner open to continuous improvement as an educator and meat cutter
• A familiarity with and/or willingness to learn technologies associated with instruction and program administration
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the development of the meat cutting workforce
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing

Desired qualifications include:

• A passion for teaching and familiarity with best practices of adult education
• Comfort enhancing curriculum with real life experience that engages apprentices in every aspect of this skilled trade
• Familiarity with the on-the-job training that apprentices receive at a variety of employers including Fred Meyers, Albertsons, Safeway, and QFC.
• Familiarity with UFCW 3000 collective bargaining agreements

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only). Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board;

TIAA retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter explaining how your background and experience fit the program and position requirements.
• Resume.
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• All meat cutter instructor applications will be reviewed by both the Spokane Community College and the Washington State Meatcutters and Fishmongers Apprenticeship Committee prior to approval.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR ruiterkane.edu.

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital…