Instructor-CUL 212 Breads & Rolls at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Description:

Posting Number::

00479

Job Title::

Instructor-CUL 212 Breads & Rolls

Location::

Culinary and Allied Health Building

Full-Time/Part-Time::

Part Time

Pay Rate::

Will vary depending on course(s) taught

Position Type::

Faculty

Department::

Culinary

Job Summary::

Would you like to be part of our exciting and innovative Kalamazoo Valley Bronson Healthy Living Campus? If you are an enthusiastic, upbeat hands-on chef who enjoys teaching and new challenges, we would like to hear from you! Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a part time instructor for the following course:

• 
  CUL 212: Breads and Rolls - This course provides a concentration on fundamentals of chemically and yeast raised breads and rolls. Instruction will focus on commercial production of a wide variety of products.

Individuals should be familiar with a variety of instructional strategies, possess knowledge of different student learning styles, and have an understanding of the community college philosophy.Some additional duties of a CUL instructor will include:

• Preparing and delivering relevant and current curriculum using a variety of teaching methods and standardized tools to accurately reflect effectiveness of course content.


• Measuring student understanding of course content in an objective fashion.


• Referring students to appropriate resources for information, financial assistance, career development, or other guidance.

Minimum Qualifications::

• Professional subject-matter expertise attained through the American Culinary Federation or equivalent credentialing organization required.


• Five or more years of successful industry experience with demonstrated educational expertise required.


• Baking knowledge required.


• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience::

• One year of experience teaching in Culinary Arts and/or specific topics relating to baking in a post-secondary educational environment is preferred.


• Affiliation and certification completed through the American Culinary Federation is preferred.


• Occupational experience in a food production or food service setting is preferred.


• Cooking background in healthy, sustainable, local foods is preferred, as is a "plant-forward" menu concept and philosophy that includes plant-based protein as a significant portion of the plate.

Physical Demands::

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time as is typical in a classroom or restaurant/lab environment.

Work Hours::

Work hours are determined by number of classes taught and may vary.

Posting Date:

05/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants::

• Please apply online at: https://jobs.kvcc.edu/


• This position will remain posted until filled.

EEO Statement:

As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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