Baking and Pastry Instructor

JOB PURPOSE
The instructor reports directly to the Culinary and Hospitality Division Dean and is responsible for the delivery of quality instruction and management of students enrolled in any Culinary, Baking and Pastry, or Hospitality program. Responsibilities occur in the area of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, college and community service instructional management and professional development.

 

1.Evaluate Courses in the Culinary, Hospitality and Baking and Pastry Arts curriculum in relation to the requirements for degree completion.

2.Work with the Dean of Culinary and Hospitality to plan new and existing programs and courses.

3.Assist with the development and refinement of the Culinary, Baking and Pastry and Hospitality curriculum.

 

1.Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with the established syllabi.

2.Provide high quality instruction for students in the Culinary and Hospitality Division using varied instructional delivery techniques.

3.Evaluate the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.

4.Participate in the Faculty Performance Management System.

5.Achieve at least 3.5 on student evaluations and satisfactory peer/supervisory evaluations.

 

1.Advise and maintain records of assigned student advisees in accordance with Division policies and procedures.

2.Provide effective academic advisement for students enrolled in any Culinary, Baking and Pastry or Hospitality Program.

3.Maintain office hours as required and needed by students, faculty and advisees.

4.Work with Student Services Division in the selection, recruitment, admission and retention of students and cooperate with this Division to utilize counseling services.

 

1.Assist Dean of Culinary and Hospitality in activities related to compliance with program specific accreditation.

2.Actively participate in activities to select, recruit, admit and retain students.

3.Maintain contacts with appropriate professional and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.

4.Serve actively on College committees.

5.Participate in Division meetings as assigned.

6.Participate in marketing activities for the Culinary, Baking and Pastry and Hospitality Programs.

7.Work Cooperatively with the other Division faculty members and College departments to meet the educational needs of students.

 

1.Maintain proper and effective use of all physical facilities and supplies within the college.

2.Prepare reports in cooperation with the Division Dean for input into planning/reporting system.

3.Insure communication of policies, procedures and campus information to all Division students.

4.Develop and administer student regulations within the Program and Division in a fair and equitable manner.

5.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Dean.

6.Performs all other related duties as may be assigned.

 

1.Represent the Division and College by participating in community and professional activities.

2.Participate in professional continuing education opportunities and professional meetings.

3.Maintain a current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to Culinary and Hospitality education.

4.Maintain professional licensure as per the requirements of the State

Associate's Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and/or Culinary Arts from a nationally/regionally accredited college or university, with five (5) years of documented/verifiable paid work experience within the past seven (7) years in the culinary or baking and pastry field, with at least one year management experience. Must be ServSafe manager certified. A Bachelor’s Degree from a nationally accredited college/university in a related field of study is preferred or must be able to be obtained.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

 

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.