Program Coordinator, Culinary Arts

Position: Program Coordinator, Culinary Arts (9 Month)
The Culinary Arts Program Coordinator provides curricular oversight and supervision to adjunct faculty within the Culinary Arts program. The position requires a teaching workload as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs all duties listed on the instructor job description.

* Assists the Dean with the development of the program course schedule, including assignment of adjunct faculty, in accordance with the College's procedure and timeline on scheduling.

* Manages budget for program or discipline including any required travel, materials and supplies, equipment, adjunct instruction.

* Manages programmatic or course specific equipment and inventory and assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course.

* Maintains program of study compliance with state curriculum standards and updates in response to industry needs.

* Fosters continuous program improvement through annual planning process, including goal setting, report of results, and use of results.

* Recruits, screens, and selects adjunct faculty for discipline.

* Evaluates program adjunct faculty.

* Monitors course and program enrollment during the registration period and makes recommendations to the Dean regarding addition or removal of sections based on enrollment.

* Participates in the development and implementation of articulation agreements and promotes student participation in such programs.

* Develops and evaluates curriculum for quality, including updates to program of study, course content, assessments, etc.

* Chairs or participates in advisory committee meetings.

* Completes the program review process.

* Maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations to keep instructional program current with occupational or academic field.

* Participates in the College's marketing and recruitment efforts by reviewing and providing content for program publications, the College's website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and attending events to enhance the College's outreach efforts.

* The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing short-term courses and making ongoing recommendations to support program quality and effectiveness throughout the academic year.

College-wide Expectations

WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

* Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.

* Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.

* Understands and supports the college mission, vision, and values.

* Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.

* Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.

* Retains a focus on the student experience, specifically, ensuring instructional rigor, fostering students' sense of belonging, and developing their soft skills.

Education and Experience

Required

* Associate's degree in Culinary Arts.

Preferred

* Prior teaching experience.

* Three years of relevant industry experience.

Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.