Adjunct Culinary Arts Professor

Adjunct Faculty

Under the general supervision and direction of the Division Dean of Arts and Communication, the primary responsibility of this position is to instruct in the community college's Culinary Arts Program. The program is accredited by American Culinary Federation.

Instruct courses in Culinary Arts to meet the educational requirements stated in the credit course outlines and program outcomes.

Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives.

Maintain current knowledge and abilities with on-going and new developments in the field of Culinary Arts.

Assist the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and the program.

Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports.

Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review and revision.

Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.

Attend various departmental, divisional, and campus-wide activities as stipulated.

Assist in the marketing and promotion of the program by participating in special college sponsored events and by visiting local organizations and schools.

Participate in the departmental processes for recommendation of equipment purchase and care.

Participate in departmental, divisional and campus-wide committees as part of the shared governance.

Participate in divisional committees as assigned by the Division Dean.

Participate in program evaluation and ACF Accreditation activities.

Perform other necessary duties which assure the smooth functioning of the Division, as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Bachelor's degree plus two years of directly related experience OR Associate's Degree plus six years of directly related experience, OR the equivalent.

Demonstrated teaching experience.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Copies of transcripts are required with application.