Full-Time Faculty Culinary Instructor

Ivy Tech South Bend campus is searching for an individual passionate about culinary arts and for teaching the next generation of chefs to enter the workforce. This fulltime position would start teaching this upcoming semester.

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and cocurriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I. INSTRUCTION

1. Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning and in accordance with college loading policy course objectives and program learning outcomes.

2. Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.

3. Maintain student records attendance grades and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal state and college safety standards and practices.

4. Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.

5. Use Learning Management System (e.g. Ivy Learn Canvas etc. to facilitate teaching learning assessment and communication.

6. Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms labs and all learning environments.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

1. Provide academicrelated coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.

2. Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students tutoring and other academic supports and referrals to appropriate college resources.

3. Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2.

4. Promote and assist in student recruitment retention and successful completion of programs including outreach to students by phone technology tools and other electronic means.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training time spent onsite in related business and industries and selfstudy to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.

2. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus in fulfillment of annual performance plans and as required for certification and licensure.

3. Stay current in contemporary pedagogy digital technology and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

1. Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the colleges relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.

2. Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

1. Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces projects related to college and program accreditations and grantrelated projects.

2. Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

3. Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.

4. Participate in college/campuswide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.

5. Participate in career service and alumni activities.

6. Support program/department chair in program management activities.

7. Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

The faculty member will conduct all activities with an appreciation respect and promotion of diversity of people styles and views. Please note that the above list of duties is not exhaustive and other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned by the faculty members supervisor or other College administrators.

Proposed Salary: The $43000 to 46500 for a 9month faculty contract (AugMay) with the potential for an additional summer contract (JuneAug). Faculty can opt out of summer or take a 2550 summer contract.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.

BENEFITS

• Medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance LTD STD Identity Guard etc. starting day 1 no waiting period.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
• Employer contribution of 10 towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required) subject to vesting.
• Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
• 9 Paid holidays: New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Day.
• Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work weekdays between the observed Christmas Day and New Years Day holidays.
• Semester breaks such as fall break spring break and weeks between each semester.
• Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents.
• Professional Development opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation respect and promotion of diversity of people styles and views.

A qualified faculty member in the culinary program meets of the following criteria:

MINIMUM

• Possesses an earned Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from a regionally accredited institution. OR
• Candidate must commit to achieve a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institute within 3 years.
• Has culinary experience on a commercial kitchen scale
• Must maintain appropriate ServSafe Certification. Other certifications may be required but could be obtained upon hiring.

PREFERED

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Has culinary experience on a commercial kitchen scale
• Must maintain appropriate ServSafe Certification. Other certifications may be required but could be obtained upon hiring.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must be able to teach day and evening classes up to five courses a semester
• Course taught may include (as appropriate to knowledge and experience) but are not limited to: Sanitation and Safety; Basic Food Theory and Skill; Soups and Sauces; Pantry and Breakfast; Meat and Seafood Fabrication; Purchasing and Cost Control; Menu Design and Layout; Customer Service; Specialized Cuisine; and Garde Manger
• Faculty will be expected to participate with the other faculty and staff in the program as a team in planning and supporting additional opportunities for students such as the Yellowwood Caf coffee shop and lunches as well as catering and other events. This work would count as part of the facultys normal work week.
• An opportunity for extra pay includes running community based noncredit courses through the Center for Lifelong Learning as lab space and course schedule allows.
• Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Official Academic Transcript required at time of hire sent directly from the issuing instruction to the Office of Human Resources.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.