Adjunct Faculty - School of Graduate Studies

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $1,825.00 to $6,225.00 per class section.  Hiring offers will be determined based on the class credits and final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process. 

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POSITION SUMMARY

Culinary Institute of America adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching students high standards of professionalism.  The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to, teaching and evaluating students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare course syllabi, curriculum and lesson plans for classes and teach classes as requested and scheduled, primarily online, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the institute.
• Conduct research on specific subject matter.
• Compile and present instructional material in accordance with graduate level standards and the College Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines and class schedules as assigned.
• Provide regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria.
• File course grades promptly within the specific timeframe allowed.
• Maintain record of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
• Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Participate in the faculty online orientation/training process (“Faculty Primer”).
• Work individually as an advisor for students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, or who need assistance in their studies.
• Communicate through appropriate channels.
• Enforce attendance policies, Institute’s Professionalism, and other academic policies.
• Supports the mission and policies of the Institute as well as the overall strategic direction of the Department of The Food Business School.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Advanced degree or minimum five (5) years experience in area of specialization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree or Advanced Degree in area of specialization.
• PhD in area specialization.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Graduate or undergraduate college level teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle or similar online education software.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated expertise in subject matter specialization.
• Demonstrated leadership in field of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or share expertise with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively work with multiple teams across the organization.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Moderate to strong organizational skills, detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
• Must have an excellent and welcoming presence in front of guests and employees. Moderate to strong presentation skills are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work requires regular use of a computer.