Culinary Arts Instructor - Suny Schenectady County Community College

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference.

SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Culinary Arts Instructor to join the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism department in the Division of Academic Affairs.

Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism, the culinary faculty member will provide instruction to culinary students. A full-time teaching load generally consists of 15 credit hours or 18 contact hours per semester.

Faculty members at SUNY Schenectady are responsible for assessment, course and program development, collaboration across disciplines, departmental work, and other duties as assigned. The culinary faculty member will be a roundsperson, able to teach culinary arts courses such as, but not limited to, Basic and Advanced Food Preparation, Basic and Advanced Baking, Garde Manger, Quantitative Foods (Banquet) and Cuisine (restaurant). The faculty member will need to design menus and order ingredients for labs following standardized procedures. This individual may be required to advise students in club activities, coach students in ACF sanctioned culinary arts competitions and to supervise students at special events (e.g.

Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes) as needed. The position will also involve special catering events and high school recruitment. Working in an area subject to variations in temperature and noise will be required. This is a 10-month position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching a full-time course load; Utilizing Brightspace-or other college adopted course learning software to support classes; Recruiting of prospective culinary students; Providing office hours for students; Preparing and administering assessment instruments; Developing and implementing programs in collaboration with the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism; Participating in program review, assessment activities, and division meetings and activities; Serving on college committees; Ensuring adequate instructional supplies; Ensuring that students follow conduct, safety, and sanitation guidelines; and Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in culinary or hospitality field; An Associate's degree in Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts, with experience as an executive chef, may be considered. Proven cooking, baking, and pastry experience Solid culinary skills as listed in the knowledge areas; Proven culinary experience in both banquet and a la carte cooking Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel; A demonstrated knowledge of sanitation (certification or job experience); and ACF certification (CEPC, CCE, or CEC), or commitment to obtain said certification/s within 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience, preferably in a Community College setting

Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:
Salary: $47,802

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

Comprehensive health care coverage Dental and vision coverage A choice of retirement systems A deferred compensation program Professional development opportunities Two on-site childcare providers Discounted YMCA health club membership Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:
Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu .

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application Diversity Statement: Please include a diversity statement that addresses your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights how your prior experience will support your contributions to the goals outlined by pillar one of the current SUNY Schenectady Strategic Plan . References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here .

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.