Position Summary
ADJUNCT – HOSPITALITY: The purpose of this position is to teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need, and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Courses may include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry, Hospitality Management or equivalent from an accredited school.
- Three (3) years experience in the field.
- Current ServSafe Manager or Texas Certified Food Manager certification for lab instructors required to instruct Culinary and/or Baking/Pastry courses.
- Some courses require three (3) years supervisory experience in the hospitality field.
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
- Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
- Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts or related field.
- Current American Culinary Federation Certification (For CHEF and PSTR courses).
- Experience teaching at the secondary or college level.
- Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Applicants must reside in the state of Texas and be eligible to work in the United States.
Job Duties
- Strong organizational, communication, and demonstration skills necessary to be an effective teacher.
- Assess and evaluate student performance fairly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
- Plan course instruction including lesson plans based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to ensure course content and objectives are met.
- Use a variety of teaching styles, methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles of students to achieve their educational goals and course outcomes.
- Maintain course records including gradebook, census reports, syllabus, and submission for transcripts.
Supplemental Questions
- Do you have an Associate's of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry, Hospitality Management or equivalent from an accredited school?
- Do you have three (3) years related experience?
- Do you have a current ServSafe Manager or Texas Certified Food Manager certification for lab instructors (certification is required to instruct Culinary and/or Baking/Pastry courses)?
- Do you have three (3) years of full-time, verifiable supervisory experience in the field?
Required Documents
- Letter of Interest
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Equal Opportunity Statement
Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.