Adjunct Faculty - School of Graduate Studies

The Culinary Institute of America; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in culinary education is seeking an adjunct faculty member for its School of Graduate Studies. This part-time role is essential in delivering quality education and fostering a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, teaching classes, and providing constructive feedback to students. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in their area of specialization, with strong communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high academic standards and enriching the educational experience for students passionate about culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or 5+ years experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching, especially online, is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach course material, primarily online, ensuring high academic standards.
• Provide feedback and evaluate student performance consistently.

Skills

Expertise in subject matter specialization

Leadership in field of expertise

Teaching ability

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

PhD in area specialization

Tools

Moodle or similar online education software

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - School of Graduate Studies

Job Category: Education

Requisition Number: ADJUN005389

Posted: April 14, 2025

Position Type: Part-Time

Location

Copia
500 First Street
Napa, CA 94559, USA

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $1,825.00 to $6,225.00 per class section. Hiring offers will be determined based on the class credits and final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

Please apply to learn more about the benefits of working for the CIA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Culinary Institute of America adjunct faculty members play a critical role in delivering quality education to students, fostering a positive learning environment, and maintaining high academic standards. The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to, teaching and evaluating students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare course syllabi, curriculum, and lesson plans for classes and teach classes as requested and scheduled, primarily online, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the Institute, and on a schedule shared in advance by the School.
• Work in partnership and collaborate with the Instructional Design team to ensure your course meets the standards of the program.
• Compile and present instructional material in accordance with graduate-level standards and the College Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules as assigned. Course materials include but are not limited to: video content lectures, course announcements, readings, audio clips, etc.
• Ensure course materials are current, relevant, and up to date.
• Provide regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria.
• File course grades promptly within the specific timeframe allowed.
• Maintain a record of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Participate in the faculty online orientation/training process (“Faculty Primer”).
• Attend online SGS or CIA faculty meetings as requested.
• Work individually with students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, or who need assistance in their studies.
• Communicate through appropriate channels.
• Enforce attendance policies, Institute’s Professionalism, and other academic policies.
• Complete mandatory online compliance trainings.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Advanced degree or minimum five (5) years experience in area of specialization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree or Advanced Degree in area of specialization.
• PhD in area specialization.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Graduate or undergraduate college-level teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle or similar online education software.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated expertise in subject matter specialization.
• Demonstrated leadership in field of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or share expertise with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively work with multiple teams across the organization.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Moderate to strong organizational skills, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
• Must have an excellent and welcoming presence in front of guests and employees. Moderate to strong presentation skills are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work the assigned course schedule.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
• Regular work requires a great deal of sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Regular work requires the use of a computer, sometimes in excess of eight (8) hours per day.

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