Adjunct Instructor (Pastry)

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Triumph Higher Education LLC invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to facilitate meaningful learning of culinary course competencies and support all aspects of the learning environment.

The role emphasizes engaging all students, guiding discussions, and updating course shells to add value beyond the text while maintaining timely communication and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Associates in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 1 year of online teaching experience, preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in occupational area of instruction plus 2 years’ work experience direct related to the occupational industry or;
• 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.

Responsibilities

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes.
• Customize course shell to add value to students beyond what is covered in the text.
• Interact with students in all discussion boards, guiding the discussion toward the course outcomes.
• Coach struggling students toward success; identify at risk students and create plans for success.
• Respond to all student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final course grades by the scheduled deadline.
• Attend scheduled program meetings and college-wide faculty meetings.
• Relate professional experience to learning through skills development and industry trends.
• Assist Executive Chef on course or program tasks.
• Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time-Management

Organizational Skills

Team-oriented

Analytical and Report Writing

Coachability

Ethics

Customer Service

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Associates in Culinary Arts

Online teaching experience (1 year) preferred

Accredited program in occupational instruction + 2 years related experience

5 years directly related occupational experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for facilitating meaningful learning of course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. They provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable students to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. They encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes.
• Customize course shell to add value to students beyond what is covered in the text (e.g. personal
• Interact with students in all discussion boards, guiding the discussion toward the course
• outcomes
• Coach struggling students toward success;
• Identify at risk students and work with Executive Chef, Registrar and Academic Student Advisor to create plans for success
• Respond to all student inquiries within 24 hours;
• Submit final course grades by the Tuesday of the last day of the block no later than 3:00 PM
• Attend scheduled program meetings, in-service workshops and college-wide faculty meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning through professional/technical skills development, introduction of industry perspective into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Assist/support the Executive Chef on course or program related tasks.
• Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associates in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 1 year of online teaching experience, preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in occupational area of instruction plus 2 years’ work experience direct related to the occupational industry or;
• 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Time-Management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team-oriented
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace.
• Ability to interact with staff and external relationships in a professional manner, including a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business equipment.
• Siting for long periods of time; up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily.
• Required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Majority of the work performed in a typical school classroom environment.

Daily Uniform:

• White chef jacket (pressed-no wrinkles)
• Black leather or rubber kitchen safe shoes
• Solid white t-shirt underneath the chef jacket (t-shirt to be free of any sort of design/writing)
• Chef’s toque must be worn at all time while in the kitchens
• Apron when instructing in the kitchen

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The expected compensation for this position is $200 per 5 hour shift taught, (28 days per block).

Adjunct Instructors are not eligible to participate in the Company's benefit plan or receive vacation or holiday pay but are eligible for the enhanced Employee Assistance Program.

If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.

Triumph Higher Education LLC and its Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Triumph Higher Education LLC and its affiliates are Drug Free Workplaces