Culinary Arts Program Leader & Educator

TopSciNet; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Program Director for Culinary Arts to provide academic leadership and strategic oversight of an ACF-accredited program. The role drives program development, ensures accreditation compliance, mentors faculty, and strengthens ties with regional culinary organizations.

The Director will lead curriculum design, ensure high-quality teaching, and promote student success while aligning with workforce needs and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• ACF certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching in postsecondary or professional culinary training.
• Minimum of five years of professional culinary experience including kitchen management or exec chef responsibilities.
• Experience with ACF accreditation processes, curriculum development, and faculty supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the core curriculum.
• Communicate and monitor curriculum delivery.
• Prepare detailed course plans and instructional materials.
• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned courses.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and performance.
• Advise students on educational and career pathways.
• Record grades, attendance, and progress reports.
• Oversee all operational, instructional, and administrative aspects of the Culinary Arts program.
• Ensure program compliance with ACF accreditation standards.
• Mentor faculty and promote professional development.
• Collaborate with industry partners to align curriculum with workforce needs.
• Support enrollment growth through recruitment and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of student learning outcomes and program assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Faculty supervision

Industry collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or related

Master’s Degree preferred

ACF certification (CEC/CCE or higher)

Job description

Keiser University in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Program Director for Culinary Arts to provide academic leadership and strategic oversight of an ACF-accredited program. The role drives program development, ensures accreditation compliance, mentors faculty, and strengthens ties with regional culinary organizations.

The Director will lead curriculum design, ensure high-quality teaching, and promote student success while aligning with workforce needs and community engagement.