Adjunct Faculty, Culinary

Job Description:

Function of Position:

Culinary adjunct faculty members report to the Chairperson of the Hospitality Department and the Adjunct Coordinator for their discipline. Culinary adjunct faculty teach department culinary and/or hospitality courses and evaluate student performance per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College. Culinary adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, creating appropriate teaching aids and providing students with instructional materials and activities during class. Courses in the department may be assigned at the Brighton Campus, the Downtown Campus and/or be held fully online. Day or evening courses may be assigned. Culinary adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College, including, but not limited to, attendance information, course information sheets, final exams, and final grades. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Functions: 

• Instruct both lecture and culinary courses in the Hospitality Department.
• Evaluate student performance in the Hospitality Department as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Prepare lesson plans and create instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Establish and maintain a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
• Prepare Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outline in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other records required by the College.
• Assist department with student recruitment and placement.
• Assist in coordinating Food Service experiences
• Advise students concerning professional, academic, and other related issues
• Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines.
• Attend departmental functions when requested.

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with department curriculum review, revision, and development.
• Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities.
• Assist department with student recruitment and retention
• Actively participate in related professional development activities and organizations.
• Maintain professional relationships with local colleagues at both high school and college levels.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the department chair.

MCC Expectations:

• Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment
• Responsible for maintaining technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commitment to professional growth

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or education from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Practical employment experience in the culinary industry.
• Experience in culinary education.
• Thorough knowledge of the Food Service Industry with the ability to effectively teach a variety of Food Service Management courses and Culinary Arts laboratories
• Effective communication skills, both orally and written.
• Awareness and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs.
• Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member.
• Ability and willingness to represent the college and the department in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree in related field and/or education from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• ServSafe Certification
• Professional affiliations in the Food Service Industry with sufficient contacts for intern and post graduate placement.
• Familiar with computer skills, i.e. MS Office
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently