Instructor - Part Time (Brewing and Distillation Technology Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft College; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Schoolcraft College is seeking a part-time Instructor for Brewing and Distillation Technology courses. The Instructor will teach BDT101 Brewing Science, BDT140 Marketing and Operations Management, and BDT210 Cellaring, Packaging, and Quality Management. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree related to fermentation science or business is required.

Qualified candidates should have practical experience in brewing or beverage management and possess excellent communication skills. The position is based in Livonia, Michigan, with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years in a laboratory setting, with knowledge of the brewing process.
• Five (5) years working in a production brewery or brewpub.
• Professional beverage certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach BDT101 Brewing Science.
• Lead BDT140 Marketing and Operations Management.
• Instruct BDT210 Cellaring, Packaging, and Quality Management.

Skills

Brewing experience

Management skills

Language skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Biology or related area

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Title: Instructor - Part Time (Brewing and Distillation Technology Applicant Pool)

Job Summary

Classroom Instructor needed for the following courses:

• BDT101 Brewing Science
• BDT140 Marketing and Operations Management
• BDT 210 Cellaring, Packaging, and Quality Management

Qualifications

BDT 101 – Brewing Science

• Bachelor’s degree in Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Biology or related area.
• Two (2) years in a laboratory setting, with knowledge of the brewing process.
• Five (5) years working in a production brewery or brewpub.

BDT 140 – Marketing And Operations Management

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related area.
• Or 5 years of direct business operations, management, sales, marketing or distribution experience in the beverage industry.

BDT 210 – Cellaring, Packaging, And Quality Management

• Bachelor’s degree in Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related area.
• Direct experience and responsibility for quality management planning and execution in a commercial brewery is required with at least 3 years experience overseeing the finishing and packaging of beer.
• Five (5) years working in a production brewery or brewpub.

Preferred Qualifications

BDT 101 – Brewing Science

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Brewing experience (at home or in an operating brewery).
• Professional beverage certifications (Certified Associate Beer Steward, Certified Beer Steward, Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Specialist of Spirits, Certified Beer Server, Certified Cicerone, Certified Beer Judge or appropriate IBD certifications).

BDT 140 – Marketing And Operations Management

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Three (3) years of direct business operations, management, sales, marketing or distribution experience in the beverage industry.

BDT 210 – Cellaring, Packaging, And Quality Management

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Three (3) years of experience overseeing the finishing and packaging of beer.

Physical Requirements

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 lbs., seldom 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The job may require working in a laboratory. The employee must be able to correctly follow all safety rules and regulations, operate appropriate laboratory equipment and tolerate the presence of laboratory chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.