Culinary Arts

Kansas City Kansas Community College.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,584,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is seeking an adjunct Culinary Arts faculty member to provide learner-centered instruction across KCKCC locations. The role supports the department, college mission, and strategic plan while maintaining current industry-aligned curriculum and materials.

The instructor will update syllabi, prepare lesson plans, and engage in assessment activities and advisory board meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.
• Ability to follow and issue instructions.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Culinary Arts program.
• Update curriculum, resources, and materials to industry standards.
• Develop and maintain equipment and training modules within budget.
• Assist in program marketing, recruitment, and advisory board activities.

Skills

Technology skills

Industry collaboration

Industry technology knowledge

Instruction following

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Culinary Arts

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour

Employee category: Adjunct

Department: Culinary Arts

Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA003Adjunct

Location: Primarily Pioneer Career Center (PCC), but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for an adjunct faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in Culinary-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Culinary Arts program using learner-centered pedagogy.
• Ensure curriculum, resources, and materials are updated with industry standards and practices.
• Specify, select, operate, and maintain equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) taught within departmental budget constraints.
• Ensure program equipment stays current and on trend with the industry.
• Work with program personnel on the departmental budget.
• Maintain and update course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
• Prepare course lesson plans utilizing the approved program syllabi.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grades, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
• Help to recruit and market the program to potential students.
• Collaborate on textbook section and educational resources to support the program learning with program personnel.
• Complete all assessment activities per the Office of Assessment’s guidelines, including program review and documentation.
• Participate in industry-based advisory board meetings in support of a college-level program. The advisory board must meet a minimum of twice per year.
• Assist in student job placement and follow-up.
• Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Participate in regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.
• Serve on institutional committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.
• Ability to work within institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, and supervisors collaboratively and professionally.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with college stakeholders and the community.
• Ability to follow and issue instructions.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service, and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of related industry experience.
• Associate degree in an appropriate discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer