Function of Position:
Culinary adjunct faculty members report to the Chairperson of the Hospitality Department and the Adjunct Coordinator for their discipline. Culinary adjunct faculty teach department culinary and/or hospitality courses and evaluate student performance per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College. Culinary adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, creating appropriate teaching aids and providing students with instructional materials and activities during class. Courses in the department may be assigned at the Brighton Campus, the Downtown Campus and/or be held fully online. Day or evening courses may be assigned. Culinary adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College, including, but not limited to, attendance information, course information sheets, final exams, and final grades. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Functions:
Instruct both lecture and culinary courses in the Hospitality Department.Evaluate student performance in the Hospitality Department as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.Prepare lesson plans and create instructional materials and activities for student engagement.Establish and maintain a supportive and engaging classroom environment.Prepare Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outline in accordance with department and College guidelinesMaintain student attendance records, grades, and other records required by the College.Assist department with student recruitment and placement.Assist in coordinating Food Service experiencesAdvise students concerning professional, academic, and other related issuesMaintain office hours according to contractual guidelines.Attend departmental functions when requested.Secondary Functions:
Assist with department curriculum review, revision, and development.Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities.Assist department with student recruitment and retentionActively participate in related professional development activities and organizations.Maintain professional relationships with local colleagues at both high school and college levels.Performs additional duties as assigned by the department chair.MCC Expectations:
Responsible for adhering to the College Code of ConductResponsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environmentResponsible for maintaining technological competencies utilized by the CollegeCommitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community collegeCommitment to professional growth
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field and/or education from a regionally accredited higher education institution.Practical employment experience in the culinary industry.Experience in culinary education.Thorough knowledge of the Food Service Industry with the ability to effectively teach a variety of Food Service Management courses and Culinary Arts laboratoriesEffective communication skills, both orally and written.Awareness and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs.Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member. Ability and willingness to represent the college and the department in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.Commitment to continued professional growth and development.Preferred Qualifications:
Earned Master's degree in related field and/or education from a regionally accredited higher education institution.ServSafe CertificationProfessional affiliations in the Food Service Industry with sufficient contacts for intern and post graduate placement.Familiar with computer skills, i.e. MS OfficeBilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently
Additional Information:
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Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.
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Application Instructions:
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Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts*
*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.
Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.
Category: Adjunct
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Department: Hospitality
Locations: Rochester, NY
Posted: Aug 18, 2022
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Part Time
Position ID: 152102