What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Culinary Arts position at Nicholls State University?
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu
Position Details
- Responsible to the Department Head/UG Coordinator
- Guide and evaluate learning activities.
- Preparation of course outlines for assigned courses.
- Keep and report student attendance.
- Post office hours on office door and provide a copy of schedule to administrative staff.
- Report mid-semester and final grades to the Department Head at designated time for processing to administration.
- Recommend innovative methods of augmenting student learning.
- Recommend additions and deletions of library holdings and textbooks.
- Recommend utilization of internship facilities to enhance learning.
- Assume such related assigned duties as contribute to the integral functioning of the program to which assigned.
- Arrange with the Department Head in event of inability to meet assignment, i.e., absence from campus.
- Actively participate in faculty meetings and committee activities.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with fellow- faculty members and associated service personnel.
- Provide academic advising for an assigned group of students.
- Maintain appropriate student records and files.
- Assume such related, assigned duties as contributing to the functioning of the Department.
- Adhere to appropriate procedures and policies as outlined in the NSU Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Complete annual administrative evaluations
- Actively recruit potential culinary students to the programs offered.
- Participate in activities requiring faculty such as graduation, culinary fundraising, faculty meetings, Faculty Senate when elected, campus committees, and department committees, etc.
- Assume such related assigned duties as contribute to appropriate University functioning, including the maintenance of good public relations.
- Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Current ServSafe sanitation certification or equivalent.
- Five years of professional experience in culinary arts or related fields.
- Maintenance and documentation of current arts or related fields.
- Significant teaching experience in a formal higher education setting or culinary school setting.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
- Other Document
Salary : $44,694 - $50,000
