Adjunct Instructor- Culinary Arts

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Workforce/Continuing/Developmental Education to teach culinary arts courses. The position requires expertise in curriculum development, effective communication skills, and the ability to teach in various formats, including traditional and online.

Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree in Culinary Arts or significant teaching experience in the field. The role includes providing instruction, assessing student performance, and participating in faculty meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree or significant work experience in culinary education.
• Experience in curriculum planning and evaluation.
• Ability to teach face-to-face and online courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to students in culinary arts.
• Assess student performance and submit grades timely.
• Attend faculty meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Food preparation

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Workforce/Continuing/Developmental Education

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as‑needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Position Summary

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.

Required Education

• Associate degree and/or 2–5 years work experience in the field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6–10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Master’s degree and/or 11–15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Preferred Education

Associate or Bachelor of Culinary Arts Degree.

Required Experience

Experience developing culinary education, curriculum planning, development, evaluation, and testing; advanced level knowledge in food preparation and culinary education; and three or more years of teaching or training experience in culinary arts.

Preferred Experience

Three or more years of work‑related experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly. Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate the ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; provide instruction that meets specified learning goals; create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; communicate effectively with students, college personnel, peers and public groups. Treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions

This position is designated as a security‑sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.