Instructor Culinary Arts

Position Title Instructor Culinary Arts Job Category 7 Job Type Full-Time Faculty Supervisor's Title Dean of Professional Programs Location Scott Community College Job Description

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in the Culinary Arts program. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Contract Length: 167 Days

Required Qualifications

Possess an associate degree in culinary and have at least 3,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the culinary field.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

The position of Culinary Instructor requires certain physical capabilities to effectively deliver the curriculum and manage the kitchen environment. Below are the specific physical demands associated with this role:

• Standing/Walking: Ability to stand for extended periods of time, typically up to four hours continuously, and walk around the kitchen and classroom to supervise and assist students.

• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for chopping, mixing, shaping, and other cooking processes. Ability to handle kitchen equipment such as knives, pans, and other tools.

• Lifting/Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry kitchen supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. This includes pots, bulk food items, and kitchen appliances.

• Stooping/Bending: Regularly required to bend, stoop, and kneel to access ingredients and equipment in lower storage areas and ovens.

• Temperature Changes: Ability to work in varied temperatures typical of a kitchen environment, including exposure to hot ovens, burners, and cold refrigeration units.

• Communication: Clear verbal communication is essential for instructing and guiding students in a busy kitchen setting. Must be able to project voice and articulate instructions effectively.

• Visual Acuity: Must be able to observe and evaluate the work of students, which includes color, brightness, and texture of food.

• Mental Stamina: Ability to maintain concentration and focus while managing multiple tasks and teaching in a potentially stressful environment like a busy kitchen.

• Endurance: Capability to manage back-to-back classes or prolonged hours of instruction and kitchen management.

Additional Requirements:

• Compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Regular hand washing and maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

Salary $51,618/Contract Year Minimum Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

• Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery methods.

• Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.

• Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.

• Demonstrates rapport with students.

• Solicits and uses student feedback in all classes to improve teaching and learning practices.

• Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class. Posts syllabus in CANVAS. Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.

• Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provides feedback to students.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate office hours to assist students and provide feedback.

• Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meets recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.

• Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades.

• Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICC. Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and makes appropriate revisions.

Involvement with the College and EICC District

• Serves on college and district committees, work groups, and task forces.

• Attends and participates in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings as appropriate.

• Assists college in the recruitment and retention of students.

• Serves as an active department team member.

• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.

• Supports the EICC mission, values and belief in high expectations and high aspirations.

Professional Development

• Retains professional qualifications (including academic degrees and specialized certifications and licensures) that meet or exceed those required for the position.

• Actively maintains professional development activity and records in accordance with the guidelines of the Quality Faculty Plan.

• Participates in professional meetings and workshops, as appropriate.

• Participates in college/district professional development activities.

• Remains active and current in one's professional field/discipline.

• Remains current in pedagogical best practices.

All other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F050P Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 04/12/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary