Full-Time Culinary Arts Instructor

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Iowa Western Community College (IA) seeks an instructor to deliver Culinary Arts courses in classroom and laboratory settings. You will design and revise curricula, contribute to program development, and support student recruitment and advising.

The role requires managing equipment and budget elements, upholding accreditation standards, and participating in department meetings to promote academic integrity and student success.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the discipline or equivalent terminal training.
• Minimum credentials may include an associate degree with substantial work experience in the field.
• Ability to align curriculum with GELOs and accreditation standards.

Mansioni

• Deliver Culinary Arts classes at classroom and lab levels.
• Develop and revise course and program curricula.
• Advise students academically and assist with recruitment and retention.
• Manage equipment, supplies, and lab safety.
• Assist with budget development and department committee work.
• Ensure academic integrity and FERPA compliance.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality awareness

Formazione

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the discipline

Associate degree in the discipline (terminal)

Undergraduate credits in the discipline (18+)

Special training and 6000 hours work experience

Licensure or certification (where required)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

This position will be responsible for delivering all levels of the Culinary Arts program classes. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for equipment, materials, and supplies, review of adjunct faculty applications and credentials, and budget management.

• Demonstrates IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values
• Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean
• Prepare for each class session

• Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
• Expected to comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
• Develop and revise course and program curricula
• Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
• Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Complete instructor training online
• Complete one approved professional development activity each year
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
• Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g., development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, equipment needs and evaluations
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Make yourself available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals
• Refer students to college resources
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
• Other duties as assigned which may include:

• Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
• Review student transcripts upon request
• Assist with instructor orientations
• Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards

• Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations

• To teach career and technical education (CTE) courses:
  • Depending upon discipline one of the following requirements must be met
    • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the discipline
    • At least 18 undergraduate credit hours in the discipline
    • Associate degree in the discipline if considered terminal and 3000 hours of recent and relevant work experience
    • Special training and 6000 hours of relevant tested work experience
  • Some disciplines require additional licensure or certification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
• Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

• The employeefrequentlyis required tosit for extended periods of time and use hands tooperatecomputer keyboard,telephoneand basic office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk and hear
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision