What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Assistant Professor of Baking & Pastry Arts position at Paul Smith's College?
Position : Instructor / Assistant Professor of Baking & Pastry Arts
Status : Full-Time, Regular Faculty, Exempt
Department : Culinary
Reports to : Director of Institute for Culinary Artisans & Adventure Hospitality
Salary : $50,000-$58,000 annual salary
College Background :
Paul Smith's College is a private, four-year institution with approximately 750 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Known as the "College of the Adirondacks," we are the only baccalaureate-granting institution located within the six-million-acre, world-famous, "forever-wild" Adirondacks in New York's North Country.
Built on the site of the Adirondacks' first wilderness resort, Paul Smith's Hotel, the college is a haven for those who thrive on adventure. We are renowned for our exceptionally hands-on academics, inclusive community, spectacular location, and significant impact on the world around us.
Position Description :
Paul Smith's College seeks candidates for a full-time, academic-year appointment to the faculty in Baking & Pastry Arts. The successful candidate will be a true food lover and talented baking and pastry arts professional with a passion for college-level teaching and learning. Strong interpersonal skills are needed, as are the ability to work well in teams and to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and the community. Academic rank is open and will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Teach a full range of baking & pastry arts and basic culinary courses, including labs.
- Manage and / or participate in special projects, recruitment initiatives, campus events, and community outreach.
- Support student development outside the classroom through involvement in club activities, trips, and practical learning experiences.
- Assess and improve student learning both in the classroom and in student operated commercial ventures.
- Contribute to curriculum planning and development to ensure program relevancy within the industry.
- Act as a mentor and role model to students by always displaying professional demeanor and dress.
- Actively participate in service to the college through committees, student advising, and professional development.
Qualifications and Preferences :
Preference will be given to candidates with :
Paul Smith's College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE / AA / M / F / D / V
Candidates accepted through April 15, 2025
Salary : $50,000 - $58,000
