Instructor-Cul 212 Breads & Rolls

Would you like to be part of our exciting and innovative Kalamazoo Valley Bronson Healthy Living Campus? If you are an enthusiastic, upbeat hands-on chef who enjoys teaching and new challenges, we would like to hear from you! Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a part time instructor for the following course:

• CUL 212: Breads and Rolls - This course provides a concentration on fundamentals of chemically and yeast raised breads and rolls. Instruction will focus on commercial production of a wide variety of products.

Individuals should be familiar with a variety of instructional strategies, possess knowledge of different student learning styles, and have an understanding of the community college philosophy.

Some additional duties of a CUL instructor will include:

• Preparing and delivering relevant and current curriculum using a variety of teaching methods and standardized tools to accurately reflect effectiveness of course content.

• Measuring student understanding of course content in an objective fashion.

• Referring students to appropriate resources for information, financial assistance, career development, or other guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional subject-matter expertise attained through the American Culinary Federation or equivalent credentialing organization required.

• Five or more years of successful industry experience with demonstrated educational expertise required.

• Baking knowledge required.

• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• One year of experience teaching in Culinary Arts and/or specific topics relating to baking in a post-secondary educational environment is preferred.

• Affiliation and certification completed through the American Culinary Federation is preferred.

• Occupational experience in a food production or food service setting is preferred.

• Cooking background in healthy, sustainable, local foods is preferred, as is a "plant-forward" menu concept and philosophy that includes plant-based protein as a significant portion of the plate.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time as is typical in a classroom or restaurant/lab environment.

Work Hours: Work hours are determined by number of classes taught and may vary. Posting Date 05/01/2024 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Please apply online at: https://jobs.kvcc.edu/
• This position will remain posted until filled.

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