Culinary Arts Adjunct (Applicant Pool)

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College in Odessa, Texas, invites applications for a role that develops and teaches classes in Culinary Arts. The position emphasizes staying current in the teaching field, delivering clear material, and using multiple delivery methods to reach diverse learners.

Minimum qualification is an Associate Degree with relevant training or experience. The instructor will provide syllabi, policies, and evaluations, and will administer tests and comprehensive final exams to measure learning

Qualifications

• Associate Degree and relevant technical training, certification, or experience in the discipline.
• Ability to teach various courses, schedules, locations, and delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Develops and teaches classes in Culinary Arts.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Delivers material clearly in traditional, online, or distance learning formats.
• Provides syllabi, policies, assignments, and graded evaluations.
• Administers appropriate tests and final examinations.
• Maintains respectful, inclusive classroom environments and supports student learning.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives punctually for all instructional activities.
• Addresses student questions and concerns in class and via office hours or electronic communication.
• Handles routine department operations as delegated by the department chair.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of Culinary Arts.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, schedules, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the College.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, including syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, and other course materials.
• Administers tests that are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring students’ overall grasp of course objectives.
• Through various instructional methods, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, online, or distance learning, that encourages the free exchange of ideas while upholding academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, including comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful day-to-day operation of the department, as delegated by the department chair.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree and relevant technical training, certification, or experience in the discipline.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764