Culinary Arts Program Director/Instructor Full-time

Columbus Technical College is looking for a full-time program director for our Culinary Arts Degree Program. This individual will be responsible for providing instruction to students, demonstrating the use of appropriate teaching techniques and having the ability to order products and maintain appropriate inventory. This position will also require the effective use of oral and written communication skills, knowledge of current safety/culinary procedures in the field, and the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures. Completion of all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintaining an accurate inventory of all assigned properties is required. This position will require day and evening course availability. This is a Full-time/Exempt position.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
2. May require travel
3. Will require teaching morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend classes

Responsibilities:

• Delivers effective individualized program and instruction to students
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, test, and other appropriate course work
• Monitors use of and maintains supplies, equipment and/or facilities for assigned program
• Assists with recruiting and marketing activities
• Assists with registration and orientation functions
• Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extra curricula activities, and other technical college sponsored activities or programs as required
• Assists with the design and execution of special events, projects and activities as requested
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or a closely related field from an accredited postsecondary institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in the culinary field within the last 7 years.
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Culinary Arts
• Experience teaching in post-secondary education
• Experience as a baking/pastry chef

Salary/Benefits:

The salary range is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

This position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered).

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.