What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts Institute position at Mississippi University for Women?
Position Justification
Position Information
Position Title
Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts Institute
Unit Name
Culinary Arts Institute
Salary Grade
Faculty
Number of Months
9 months
Full-time or Part-time
Full-Time
Hours per week
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range
Essential Duties
- Face-to-face instruction at the undergraduate level in applied culinary courses (willingness to explore online instruction should it be warranted).
- Excellence in teaching, student advising and career mentoring.
- Assistance with program assessment and reporting.
- Supporting efforts to recruit new students and secure program growth.
- Continued innovation in curriculum and educational delivery.
- Continued professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
- Maintaining an office and strong on-campus presence at MUW.
- Sponsor and advise student organizations and competition teams.
- Assistance with procurement and maintenance of inventory.
- Maintaining a strong presence in the community and region.
- Service at College, departmental, and University levels.
- Work with a collaborative spirit in furtherance of the mission of Mississippi University for Women, the College of Business and Professional Studies, and the Culinary Arts Institute.
- Other College, departmental, and University duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must meet one of the two minimum requirements below :
1. Master's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Workforce Development, or field related to the development of a skilled culinary workforce
2. Master's degree in any discipline plus must meet one of the following requirements below :
2 years of experience in teaching Culinary Arts at any level, or
5 years of experience teaching Culinary Arts at any level, or
Preferred Requirements :
Job Description Summary
The Mississippi University for Women College of Business and Professional Studies invites applications for a 9-month Chef Instructor in the Culinary Arts Institute beginning in August 2025, with a January 2025 appointment possible. Among several duties, the successful candidate will provide face-to-face instruction at the undergraduate level of up to 12 hours a semester primarily in applied culinary arts courses as well as maintain a record of excellence in teaching, student advising, and career mentoring. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Candidates should upload the following in the application :
Preferred start : August 2025; January 2025 appointment possible
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20229F
Open Date
10 / 25 / 2024
Will this job have a specific close date?
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
