Program Chair Culinary Arts & Hosp Mgt

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manage all elements of the designated academic program including enrollment management program administration instructional quality and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments.
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 co-curriculum; 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.
Apply soon to be considered for the upcoming semester. Interviews will be on a rolling basis until filled. Please include your resume and copies of supporting documents that show minimum qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching learning assessment and communication.
6. Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms labs and all learning environments.
RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
1. Provide academic-related 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.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training time spent onsite in related business and industries and self-study 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.
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/school/college.
2. Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

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 grant-related projects.
2. Support and engage with Ivy CareerLink and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
3. Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
4. Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
5. Participate in career service and alumni activities.
7. Adhere to college and campus academic policies.
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.
2. Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
3. Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.
4. Assure quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM 4.3 Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for listing of specific responsibilities.
5. Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximizing utilization of existing classroom and laboratories.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
1. Complete annual Program Review which includes analysis of trend data and resources.
2. As appropriate engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts deans vice presidents and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality relevant and market-driven curriculum.
3. Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.
4. Oversee equipment purchases and maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Coordinate recruitment evaluation and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).
2. Review and respond to faculty staff and student issues.
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 $44500 to $55000 for a 9-month faculty contract (Aug-May) with the potential for an additional summer contract (June-Aug). Faculty can opt out of summer or take a 25-50% summer contract.

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).
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.

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.
Has culinary experience on a commercial kitchen scale
Must maintain appropriate ServSafe Certification. Other certifications may be required but could be obtained upon hiring.
Meet American Culinary Federation certification standards of at least CC CSC CEC CPC CWP or CCE. It is not required that they hold current certification at these levels but that they would be qualified to do so regarding work experience and education.
PREFERED
Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
ACF Certified Culinary Education (CCE) level

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to 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.

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.