Culinary Arts Instructor Chair (FT)

Albany Technical College seeks a full-time Culinary Arts Instructor Chair. Under direct supervision of the Academic Dean, the Culinary Arts Instructor Chair will provide high-quality instruction for Culinary Arts courses at the College, manage the Titan’s Culinary Cuisine Restaurant, and assist with in-house catering events. He/she will prepare lesson plans and deliver classroom instruction through traditional and innovative methods that are hands-on, project-based, and experiential. He/she will order books and materials for effective delivery of coursework, and orient new faculty on college policies and procedures. The Culinary Arts Instructor Chair will identify and prepare instructional materials that will enhance student learning and are relevant to the industry. He/she will develop course syllabi and master course shells, provide learner guidance and academic advisement to students, maintain accurate student attendance, grade assignments, keep accurate grade records, and maintain an instructional environment with an emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security. He/she will ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluations, provide proper academic advisement, assess students’ progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives, and prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports. The Culinary Arts Instructor Chair will serve as a mentor and role model to students in the achievement of their learning and career goals. He/she will assist the students with career placement by collaborating with business partners to identify workforce needs. He/she will work with faculty in the curriculum review process, and recommend changes to Dean. Additionally, he/she will prepare all semester program/course scheduling under assigned supervision, assist faculty in addressing all aspects of verifying program learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement and analysis of outcomes, review academic program budgets under assigned supervision with program faculty, ensure program faculty adherence to budget and purchasing requirements, compile program statistics, supervise and provide support within the organizational structure of the college. He/she will ensure that industry-related certification(s) are maintained. He/she should be proficient in the use of computer technology, display excellent interpersonal relations and skills when dealing with the public, and display sound decision-making and problem-solving skills. He/she should display good oral and written communication skills.

The applicant, under the direct supervision of the Academic Dean, will also manage the Titan Culinary Cuisine Restaurant, cater for in-house college functions, and assist in the Titan Café, if needed. This position requires early morning, day, and some evening hours.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant MUST have an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content from an accredited college, university, or the equivalent. He/she must also have three (3) years of verifiable work experience within the last 7 years; experience teaching at the post-secondary education level is a plus. Must be ServSafe certified and possess at least one year of supervisory/management experience in an industry-related or academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, or related field with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content from an accredited college, university, or the equivalent. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level; three (3) years of work-related experience within the last 7 years. Must be ServSafe certified; management experience is a plus.

Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in a classroom and laboratory setting with intermittent sitting or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of light to medium weight. Hand and finger motion may be required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Benefits package.

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.All applications packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.easyhrweb.com/JC_Albany/JobListings/JobListings.aspx . As a part of the application process, interested candidates will be required to upload other documents including a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center once the position has been filled. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 229-430-1702. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content from an accredited college, university, or the equivalent *AND have three (3) years of verifiable work experience within the last 7 years; experience teaching at the post-secondary education level is a plus. Are you ServSafe certified and possess at least one year of supervisory/management experience in an industry-related or academic setting?

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, GA 31701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, GA 31701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000