Adjunct Faculty - Hotel Manager

Henry Ford College; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Michigan is seeking a qualified individual to teach courses in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field and have management level experience along with teaching experience. Responsibilities include fostering a respectful classroom environment, grading student work in a timely manner, and participating in professional development activities to enhance teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Earned Undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited institution required.
• Management level experience is required.
• Training or teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the description and standard policies.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct.

Skills

Culinary Arts expertise

Teaching experience

Management experience

Knowledge of hospitality industry

Education

Master’s degree in Culinary Arts/Hospitality or related field

Undergraduate degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality

Job description

Core Competencies And Qualifications

• Earned Undergraduate degree (Associate's and/or Bachelor's) from a regionally-accredited institution in Culinary Arts or Hospitality required together with a Master’s degree in Culinary Arts/Hospitality, a related field (non-Culinary/Hospitality) or MBA required.
• Training or teaching experience required.
• Management level experience required.
• Demonstrated competency in the following areas required: Intro to the hospitality industry, hotel & restaurant supervision, front office procedures & guest services, food & beverage purchasing & controls, hospitality & travel marketing, and applied food service sanitation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To

• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student’s performance.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the days lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.