Adjunct Culinary Arts

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania seeks an Adjunct Culinary Arts faculty member to teach and develop curriculum. Ideal candidates will possess 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, maintaining grade records, and participating in professional development. This is a part-time adjunct position that requires teaching experience and degrees from accredited institutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching preferred.
• Proficiency in specialty area(s) relative to course content level required.
• Post-secondary teaching experiences required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

5 years experience in the field

Teaching experience

Knowledge of industry-related software

Education

Degrees from accredited institution

Job description

Adjunct Culinary Arts

Position Title: Adjunct Culinary Arts

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Additional Information: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with 5 years in the field. High proficiency in specialty area(s) relative to course content level required. Teaching experience preferred. Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

• The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check.

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