Instructor, Baking & Pastry Arts (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking qualified part-time faculty to teach Culinary, Baking, and Hospitality courses. Responsibilities include instructional delivery, classroom management, curriculum development, and student advising across day, evening, or weekend sessions.

A minimum seven years in hospitality roles and a ServSafe certification are required. Salary begins at $40 per course hour, with additional time compensation up to $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree (AAS/AA) or higher in Culinary, Baking, Hospitality.
• Minimum seven years (14,000 hours) as Chef, Pastry Chef or Hospitality Manager.
• One of the following: at least one year experience within last five years OR two years teaching Baking, Pastry, Savory Food preparation at post-secondary level within last five years.
• Must have ServSafe certification from National Restaurant Association with minimum 90% passing score.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
• Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.
• Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
• Advise students on academic matters and provide guidance to support their educational journey.
• Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision-making.
• Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.
• Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.
• Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Curriculum planning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree (AAS/AA) or higher in Culinary, Baking or Hospitality

Tools

ServSafe certification

Gmail/Outlook

Blackboard

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu. Under the direction of the Dean, Creative Arts, Design & Media, develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Related duties include participation in department and advisory meetings, department and college functions, course and curriculum development in both traditional and non-traditional formats, online courses, staff development, conduct open labs (if/when necessary), student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review assessment and implementation, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention of students, and other duties as assigned. Required to keep current with the latest trends and technologies in discipline.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.

Classroom/Laboratory Management Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.

Curriculum Development Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.

Resource Management Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.

Student Assessment Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.

Student Advising Advises students on academic matters and provides guidance to support their educational journey.

Collaboration Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.

Meeting Participation Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision-making.

Promotion and Recruitment Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.

Student Support Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.

Industry Engagement Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.

Evaluation and Professional Development Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.

Additional Duties Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Qualifications

Educational requirements: Must have an Associate Degree (AAS/AA) or higher in Culinary, Baking, Hospitality (Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.)

Occupational experience: In addition to meeting the educational requirement, applicants must also have minimum seven (7) years (14,000 hours) as Chef, Pastry Chef, Manager in hospitality. Additionally, one of the following must be met:

1. At least one (1) year experience within last five (5) years
2. Two (2) years teaching Baking, Pastry, Savory Food preparation at post-secondary level within last five years

Industry or vendor certification: Must have ServSafe certification from National Restaurant Association with minimum 90% passing score. One (1) year teaching equals two (2) full-time semesters or four (4) part-time semesters - per WI Legislature Administrative Code TCS3 3.04

Standards of Teaching Excellence Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success, Classroom Management, Planning/Organization, Content Mastery and Currency, Teaching Methodology, and Assessment of Student Learning Professional Contributions

Essential Technology Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook), Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system, and Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
• Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems
• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology
• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Supplemental Information

Hours This position is a part-time faculty pool position. Assignments and schedule will depend on course availability. Work schedule may vary and could include in person, online, hybrid, evening, and weekend teaching assignments.

Salary starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable

EEO/AA Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an affirmative action plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail]. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.