SIPI Temp Parttime Faculty (Culinary Disciplines/Hospitality)

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of New Mexico seeks Temporary Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to teach culinary-related courses at SIPI, located on Albuquerque’s Westside. Courses include Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Foodservice Management, Nutrition, and related disciplines.

Position requires developing lesson plans, delivering hands-on instruction in professional kitchen operations, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level or professional culinary training.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital learning tools (Brightspace preferred).

Aufgaben

• Develop lesson plans, demonstrations, and instructional materials for culinary and related disciplines.
• Provide classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in commercial baking, pastry arts, and kitchen operations.
• Ensure safe food handling and sanitation in the lab and proper use of equipment.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts or related field

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

SIPI Temp Parttime Faculty (Culinary Disciplines/Hospitality)

Job Details

• Posting Number: req38337
• Employment Type: Faculty
• Faculty Type: Adjunct
• Hiring Department: Provost Office Staff (688A)
• Academic Location: Continuing Education
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Benefits Eligible: Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for Temporary Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to teach courses at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI). Located on Albuquerque’s Westside at 9169 Coors Blvd NW, SIPI is a National Indian Community College and Land Grant institution serving American Indian and Alaska Native students. The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute prepares culturally diverse students as lifelong learners through partnerships with tribes, employers, and other organizations. SIPI establishes a strong educational foundation for student success.

We are currently recruiting for Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in:

• Baking and Pastry Arts
• Culinary Arts
• Hospitality and Foodservice Management
• Nutrition
• Food Truck Management
• Related Culinary Disciplines

More detailed course information can be found in the SIPI Catalogue. This is an ongoing recruitment to fill teaching opportunities as needed by the program area.

These positions involve:

• Developing lesson plans, demonstrations, and other instructional materials to support student learning and technical competency in culinary and related disciplines.
• Providing classroom and hands‑on laboratory instruction in commercial baking, pastry arts, food preparation, and professional kitchen operations.
• Ensuring safe food handling, sanitation, and proper use of commercial kitchen equipment, tools, and materials.
• Contributing to the setup, supervision, cleaning, and breakdown of culinary laboratory activities.
• Developing and implementing assessment plans to demonstrate student learning outcomes and technical proficiency.
• Contributing student achievement data to support program and course evaluations.
• Maintaining records of student proficiency, attendance, grades, and other documentation consistent with course objectives and college policies.
• Maintaining one office hour per course per week and participating in departmental meetings as needed.

Course Delivery and Schedule Requirements:

• Courses may be offered across day, evening, and weekend schedules and may include face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or hyflex modalities.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess the ability to navigate digital learning tools and online learning management systems, preferably Brightspace.
• If assigned to a distance‑learning format (online, hybrid, or hyflex), candidates must provide evidence of online teaching certification or demonstrate the ability to obtain the required institutional qualifications before instruction begins.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor qualifications are determined in compliance with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards. Final alignment of degrees and tested/equivalent experience is determined by the relevant Program Coordinator and Academic Dean.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Standard Academic Track: An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or higher in Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or another closely related field.
• Tested/Equivalent Experience Track: A combination of education, industry certifications, specialized training, and documented professional experience appropriate to the discipline.

Applicants must also demonstrate relevant professional experience in commercial baking, pastry arts, culinary operations, or a related foodservice discipline, along with proficiency in applicable technical practices and food safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Food Science, Education, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of professional experience in commercial baking, pastry production, culinary operations, or foodservice management.
• At least one year of experience teaching in a postsecondary institution or providing professional culinary training.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or relevant credentials from the American Culinary Federation or other recognized professional organizations.
• Experience with curriculum development, student assessment, and learning management systems, preferably Brightspace.
• Knowledge of Indigenous ingredients, Southwestern food traditions, sustainable food practices, and culturally responsive culinary instruction.
• A demonstrated commitment to understanding the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

Equal Opportunity

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.