Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Fri Aug 25 2023 Job Description:
The School of Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism offers a variety of degree and certificate programs that enable our graduates to go directly into the workforce or to transfer on to pursue their bachelor's degrees. We are one of two post-secondary programs in culinary arts accredited by the American Culinary Federation with Exemplary status in New York State. Hands-on experience is a cornerstone of our programs. Our a la carte restaurant (the Casola Dining Room), our banquets and special events (Van Curler Room and Lally Mohawk Room), our bakeshop (Pane e Dolci), our butcher shop (Boucherie), and our confection lab (Mill Lane Confection Lab) provide practical hands-on experience while students participate in classes on campus. Our faculty empower our students to achieve success by helping them develop their competencies through innovative education.
The School of Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism offers the following degrees and certificate programs:
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Craft Beer Brewing, in Craft Spirit Distillation, in Hotel and Restaurant Management with an additional concentration in Beverage Management, and in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Associate in Occupational Science (A.A.S.) in Culinary Arts with an additional concentration in Baking
Certificate Programs in Assistant Chef, Craft Beer Brewing, Craft Spirit Distillation, Hospitality and Tourism, and Mobile Food Service
Microcredential in Fundamentals in Baking and Confections
The SUNY Schenectady School of Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism is currently accepting applications for possible openings for instructors in all aspects of the hospitality industry. We maintain a file of potential candidates so that in the event of an opportunity we can contact desirable candidates.
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism, the Adjunct Instructor position provides part-time course instruction in a specific content area. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have background that includes industry certification(s) and experience implementing student-centered instructional strategies. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide instruction to students in a specific content area
Prepare course work and develop the syllabus for each course assigned in accordance with established SUNY Schenectady approved curriculum and course outlines
Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes
Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree or higher and Industry certification(s)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments to a diverse student population
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in utilizing differentiated instructional strategies
At least one year of experience in teaching, preferably at the community college level
Additional Information:
Special Information:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.
The SUNY Schenectady School of Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism is currently accepting adjunct applications for possible openings. We maintain a file of potential candidates so that in the event of an opportunity we can contact desirable candidates.