Part Time/Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor

Savannah Technical College seeks a part-time Culinary Arts Instructor.   

This individual is responsible for:

·   Preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction, developing program syllabi, goals and objectives. 

·   Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. 

·   Maintaining program certification requirements as appropriate. 

·   Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports. 

·   Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. 

·   Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. 

·   Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students. 

·   Work diligently to maximize student placements in this field or related fields.

·   May be responsible for organizing and managing culinary events of up to 500 people for the College and the general public.

Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration. Must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days between campus locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

·   Must be ServSafe Manager certified

·   Must have an Associate Degree from an accredited culinary arts program

·   Must have 3 years of verifiable success as an Executive Chef

·   Must have three years of instructional experience at an accredited culinary arts program which must be certified also by the American Culinary Federation 

Preferred Qualifications:

·   Preference will be given to those candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Education or related field with extensive coursework in curriculum development/design

·   A strong knowledge in baking, pastry, and Garde Manger is preferred

Physical Demands:

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time.  The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 50lbs. or less.  Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.  Exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible in the laboratory environment.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. 

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: No phone inquiries please.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant.  If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  Savannah 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). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Melissa Banks, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, mbanks@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Melissa Banks, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.  Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.