Central Wyoming College Riverton , UT 84065
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary
Instructional faculty has the important responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning. Instructional faculty members are also expected to adhere to professional standards and ethics. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaches culinary/hospitality courses.
Develops culinary/hospitality courses and programs.
Provide an outcomes-based and interdisciplinary focused curriculum.
Instructional competency including knowledge of culinary/ hospitality as well as an ability to evaluate student progress.
Be student focused.
Works with CWC's Admissions Department to recruit students into CWC's Culinary and Hospitality Management programs in particular and all programs.
Participate in community outreach efforts as needed or desired.
Use innovative pedagogies and emerging technology to enhance learning.
Promote a collaborative learning environment that extends beyond the traditional classroom.
Coordinates with Department Director for scheduling and use of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen trailer.
Purchases supplies, food and equipment for local program.
Provides additional educational opportunities for students including catering, event support, and competitions as required.
Keeps current on degree requirements and advises students majoring in Culinary/Hospitality planning programs.
Assist in department and program budget development and compliance.
Actively participate in annual and five-year academic program review(s) including assessment of student learning at the course, program and institution levels.
Revise curriculum offerings as needed.
Works with CWC BOCHES and high school teachers to offer concurrent and/or dual credit courses within the CWC service area.
Participates in college and university articulation conferences as required and attends department and division meetings.
Share student information with other faculty and counselors when deemed appropriate, including progress reports, attendance records, etc.
Post and maintain office hours.
Represents division on college committees as required.
Performs other reasonable or related duties as directed.
Position Specifications and Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licenses/Certifications
Equivalency Statement
Desired Qualifications
Experience working directly in culinary/hospitality industry.
Teaching and/or coordination experience in a higher education setting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of discipline taught.
Knowledge and understanding culinary/hospitality curriculum development and assessment.
Knowledge of internships and apprenticeships in the culinary/hospitality industries.
Knowledge of various instructional pedagogies and technologies that enhance attainment of student learning outcomes.
Commitment to exploring nontraditional approaches to education a comprehensive community college atmosphere.
Knowledge of CWC policies, procedures and practices.
Excellent knowledge and demonstrable ability to use personal computer software, preferably Microsoft applications
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to relate to a broad range of students.
Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both with the college and the community.
Ability to organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion within established deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to effectively identify and resolve problems
Ability to teach using technology in the classroom.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.
Ability to relate with a diverse population in a professional, helpful manner and be a team player.
Ability to perform administrative/clerical duties such as: technical telephone usage, copying documents, learning new software programs, integrating Learning Management System into on-site and online classes, entering data-ex. grades, retention
Ability to apply communications skills in the areas of composing, editing, listening, presentations
Level of Supervision
Working Environment
Equipment Used
Physical Requirements
Environmental Conditions
Work is generally performed in a classroom, office, or laboratory setting. Travel, evening and/or weekend work is required.
CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-855-2112 or email cwchr@CWC.edu.
Central Wyoming College