Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Adjunct Instructor

Tcsg; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A Technical College in Georgia seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management program. This part-time position involves providing instruction, developing curriculum, and assessing student progress. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality Management or relevant experience, while a Bachelor’s is preferred. This role is funded partly by state and tuition funds, with no health benefits provided. The salary is set at $25.00 per hour, not exceeding 27 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related field or three years in-field experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Management or related field preferred with three years in-field experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in the Hotel / Restaurant / Tourism Management program.
• Execute program standards, including curriculum development and evaluating student progress.
• Maintain required documentation and assist in recruitment and job placement efforts.

Job description

Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Adjunct Instructor

CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Adjunct POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

Under general supervision, will provide instruction to students in the Hotel / Restaurant / Tourism Management (HRTM) program. The instructor is responsible for executing the program standards of the HRTM program to include curriculum development, identifying appropriate resources and teaching methods, and evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. The instructor will demonstrate appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of gradebooks and any other record-keeping required; follow approved course syllabus; prepare, submit and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports; provide assistance in recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. S/He must represent the college in a manner which supports the values, mission, goals, and standard of professional conduct associated with the Technical College System of Georgia.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment.
• Working Conditions: Category III – No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. This is a part-time position, therefore no overtime can be earned. Travel is rarely required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related field *OR* an Associate’s Degree in Management or related field with three (3) years in-field experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Management or related field and three (3) years in-field experience.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is $25.00/hr. This is an adjunct position used on an as needed basis, not to exceed 27 hours per week. No promise of full-time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will be provided. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for this position.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (229) 333‑5356 or [e-mail].