Fy25 - Culinary Arts Instructor, Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Los Angeles Harbor College

CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR

Limited, Full-Time, C-Basis (10 Months)

ONE YEAR ASSIGNMENT: 2024-2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 20, 2024

The Los Angeles Community College District announces a Limited, Culinary Arts Instructor, position at Los Angeles Harbor College (Harbor College) beginning Fall 2024 for a one-year C-Basis (10 Month) assignment ending on June 30, 2025. Faculty members at Harbor College emphasize student learning by designing comprehensive and rigorous campus and online learning environments for a diverse community of learners. The regular teaching load is 21 hours per week of lecture and /or lab hours. Instructors may be required to teach Saturdays and/or evening classes on campus or in off-site locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Teach 21 student contact hours per week of a 30-hour work week.

2.The instructor should be prepared to teach basic to advanced level courses within the Culinary Arts department.

3.Create a classroom environment focused on active learning in which all students are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

4.Demonstrate knowledge of student learning outcomes at the course and program levels and commitment to the institution's goals and mission.

5.Engage with colleagues in the department and division in regards to division policies and assessment methods.

6.Participate in the process of developing and updating course outlines as well as developing and accessing student and program learning outcomes.

7.Participate in professional development activities to remain current and competent in the academic discipline as contractually required.

8.Serve on campus committees and engage in the shared governance of the college.

9.Serve as a full-time Instructor and resource for adjunct faculty teaching the same or similar courses.

10. Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized learning environment.

11. Plan and execute weekly menu plus a catering menu composition for daily production and special functions.

12. Create catering proposals, execute catering orders and work with head chef to create invoices for catering orders.

13. Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment and tools.

14. Supervise preparation, presentation, and serving of meals to meet industry and course laboratory guidelines.

15. Responsible for correct storage and inventory of all food, additional consumable supplies, utensils, small wares, and equipment in the classroom and food preparation laboratories that are used in the culinary operations.

16. Serve as a role model for students pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts field and maintain an equitable and safe learning environment.

17. Interact with industry advisory committees and other industry professionals.

18. Assist in recruitment activities.

19. Assist the department Chair, faculty and business office in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.

20. Attend District discipline meetings for the purpose of participating in the collegial exchange of information.

21. Maintain accurate records in accordance with the policies, rules regulations and procedures of the Los Angeles Community College District.

22. Maintain office hours to meet the needs of students.

23. Develop and implement lesson plans, curriculum, and student learning outcomes.

24. Develop supplementary materials and incorporate instructional technology to compliment text, other published materials, and lecture and laboratory procedures.

25. Perform other contracted duties as assigned by department chairperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any field AND Two (2) years of full-time related professional experience OR
• Associate degree in any field AND Six (6) years of full-time related professional experience.
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Verification of Experience letters must be on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of employment, state if full-time or part-time and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an 'Other Document' (Signed hard copies required if selected to interview).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.Ability to work in conditions with occasional constant heat, smoke, and/or disagreeable odors.

2.Demonstrate awareness and experience working with historically underrepresented students and non-traditional students.

3.Demonstrate ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of student's ability and learning styles and adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different cultures and ethnic groups.

4.Currency in the academic field and ability to provide leadership for the program.

5.An understanding of and appreciation for the integration of critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary approaches into the classroom and curriculum.

6.Demonstrate ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment.

7.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the community.

8.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

9.Ability to communicate the education and early career development ladder and employment options to students.

10. Awareness of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students, including limited English learners and those with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

11. Ability to perform duties and responsibilities according to established practices and procedures.

12. Ability to communicate, collaborate, and perform in a team-teaching environment.

13. Ability to instruct and demonstrate basic cooking skills, purchasing, and its efficient production and presentation.

14. Ability to instruct and demonstrate soup and starch cookery, aromatics, and a la carte production for restaurant practices.

15. Experience in teaching as a chef instructor in a culinary program.

16. Experience in high end large volume center of the plate food production.

17. Experience in butchery, poultry, and fish fabrication.

18. Serve Safe Manager's Certification or equivalent.

19. Certified or Certifiable as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef by the American Culinary Federation.

20. Maintain current knowledge in the discipline and engages in innovative methods of effective in-person and online education.

21. Distance learning certificate desirable.

22. Knowledge needed to facilitate student achievement of skills awards certificates, permits and degrees by guiding and informing students of options and procedures.

23. Experience in strengthening student's awareness of and connection to college and community resources.

24. Familiarity with the accreditation processes of the district and college.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Placement on salary schedule is determined by academic preparation and professional experience. The salary ranges from $72,990 to $135,620. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential of $4610 per year. District benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file an application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. The application packet can be filed at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest, preferably three pages or less, which addresses the responsibilities and desirable qualifications as detailed in this announcement;

2. A current resume or CV;

3. Three references including the name, title, address, telephone number and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;

4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts

a. Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

In order for your application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Application materials will not be accepted by fax, U.S mail, in-person or email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. After review of application materials by the selection committee, applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. For consideration, please complete the application and attach required documents by 4:30 pm on June 20, 2024.

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Dean Priscilla Lopez

lopezpa@lahc.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator