Adjunct Instructor - Technical Writing or History

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 66 - 80; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Higher Education LLC seeks an Adjunct Instructor to facilitate online culinary courses and engage students to meet course outcomes. Responsibilities include enhancing course content, leading discussions, guiding at‑risk students, and timely grading.

The role supports the Registrar and Executive Chef while participating in faculty activities. The position emphasizes industry knowledge, ethics, and a commitment to lifelong learning within a classroom environment that blends online and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes.
• Customize course shell to add value to students beyond the text.
• Interact with students in all discussion boards and guide discussion toward outcomes.
• Coach struggling students toward success.
• Identify at-risk students and collaborate with leadership to create success plans.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final course grades by the last day of the block by 3:00 PM.
• Attend program meetings and faculty meetings.
• Relate professional experience to learning and industry trends.
• Assist the Executive Chef on course or program tasks.
• Support the Registrar in maintaining student records.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Analytics

Coachability

Ethics

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Associates in Culinary Arts

Accredited program + 2 years related experience

5 years related industry experience

Tools

MS 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.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 2 pm - 7:30

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this position is $73.00 per class. 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.

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.