Adjunct Culinary Instructor

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland is seeking an Adjunct Culinary Instructor to teach part-time courses at the Texas City campus, with responsibilities including delivery of assigned classes and engagement with students in various formats.

Applicants should have an Associates Degree and at least 3 years of culinary experience, plus strong communication, record-keeping, and willingness to use contemporary teaching technologies.

Qualifications

• Teaching and student engagement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of course content and program area required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with students and staff.
• Basic computer literacy to perform job duties.
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques and learning-centered approaches.
• Willingness to learn teaching/learning technologies and online instruction.
• Proficiency in keeping records and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses following syllabi and class schedule (days/evenings/online).
• Assist in keeping curriculum current by developing and revising coursework.
• Post and hold office hours in person and online.
• Participate in course and program assessment planning.

Skills

Teaching principles

Course content knowledge

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Student engagement

Learning technologies

Record keeping

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

College of the Mainland is currently seeking an Adjunct Culinary Instructor.

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Funding

Position Funding Regular

Associates Degree and 3 years culinary experience.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

N/A

• Principles and practices of teaching;
• Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the specific course and program area;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Basic computer literacy sufficient to perform job duties;
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques, learning styles, retention strategies, and learning-centered philosophy;
• Experience with or willingness to learn latest teaching/learning technologies and online instruction; and
• Record keeping procedures.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

N/A

Job Duties

• Teaching and Student Engagement

1. Teach assigned courses following the course syllabi and a schedule of classes that may include day, evening, and distance classes.
2. Assist in keeping the program(s) ’s curriculum current by preparing, developing, and revising the curriculum and coursework.
3. Post and hold office hours in a physical and electronic format (to include virtual office hours) as appropriate.
4. Participate in course and program assessment planning.

Research/Scholarship/Professional Development/Service

1. Maintain a current knowledge of advances and innovations in the academic discipline.
2. Other duties as appropriate to the position.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Associates Degree and 3 years of culinary experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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College of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Rd.
Texas City, TX 77591
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