Adjunct Instructor, Baking and Pastry Arts

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in the Baking and Pastry Arts Department. Openings may or may not be available now; qualified candidates may be contacted in the future to teach in assigned courses at various campus locations.

The position emphasizes quality instruction, flexible scheduling, and the use of diverse teaching methods. Applicants should have relevant industry experience and a commitment to helping students achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional class period.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology.
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible.

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Safe learning environment

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

Initiative / resourcefulness

Education

Associate's Degree in teaching discipline

Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline (preferred)

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach in the Baking and Pastry Arts Department. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis at various locations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Responsibilities:

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional class period
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Ability to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Maintains a safe, collaborative and respectful working environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as Blackboard
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements:

• Requires an Associate's Degree in the teaching discipline

Preferences:

• Teaching experience
• 3 - 5 years of industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline.

Essential Personnel:

TBD