Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs, and support student retention and completion initiatives. Provide institutional support and community service, and participate in professional development activities. The full-time faculty member will teach culinary-hospitality courses, develop curriculum and supporting course materials, and maintain student records. The position also involves retention and student success initiatives, professional development, community relations, and institutional support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in culinary arts, culinary management, hospitality management, or a closely related field
- Associate's degree in culinary arts or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant culinary experience
- Professional certification in the field (e.g. American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation accreditation)
- Serve Safe Certification and Serve Safe Instructor Proctor certification
- Ability to develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials, and to facilitate student learning
- Ability to work with students, colleagues, and community partners to support student retention and completion initiatives
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and participate in professional development activities
- Ability to maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required
- Ability to manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices
Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
