Culinary and Hospitality Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
sick pay
Holiday pay
educational assistance
Job Description
Harper College is a leading community college located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, established in 1965 and opened in 1967. Named after Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer of the junior college movement and the first president of the University of Chicago, Harper College has grown to become one of the nation’s premier community colleges, serving approximately 29,000 students annually. The college is dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers and successful transfers to four-year universities through a broad range of programs including associate degrees, certification programs, advanced career training, workforce development, continuing education, and accelerated degree options for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, event management, food service management, or related field
- minimum two years of work experience at a chef level or higher in a commercial kitchen or bakery within hospitality or food and culinary services
- previous experience teaching culinary and hospitality management courses in college settings
- two consecutive years of experience at a chef or management level within the culinary and hospitality industry
- strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- ability to develop and revise curricula
- competency with technology and educational software
- effective communication and relationship-building skills
- willingness to engage in outreach and recruitment activities
- ability to manage kitchen facilities and enforce sanitation standards
- flexibility to teach day, evening, and online classes
- willingness to hold weekly office hours
- ability to collaborate with industry partners and college departments
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, event management, food service management, or related field
- two years of work experience at a chef level or higher in a commercial kitchen or bakery within hospitality or food and culinary services area
- previous experience teaching culinary and hospitality management courses in college settings
- two consecutive years of experience at a chef or management level within the culinary and hospitality industry
- preferred master’s degree in culinary arts or hospitality management from an accredited institution
- preferred five years of work experience at a chef or management level in a commercial kitchen or bakery
Job Duties
- Teach courses in hospitality and/or food service management, including baking, garde manger, hospitality supervision, and front office operations
- develop innovative curricula that provides students with relevant skills and knowledge that align with industry needs
- review and revise course materials and class offerings
- work with the Dean to implement needed curriculum changes ensuring courses meet the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- infuse technology into pedagogical approaches to teaching
- develop and maintain relationships with industry partners
- assist in the identification and placement of internship opportunities for students
- assist in the review and development of curricula and program syllabi for the department
- conduct program reviews
- assist in the selection of software, equipment and instructional materials
- work with advisors, staff, parents, and students to develop recruitment plan and monitor enrollment
- collaborate with campus partners to promote program and assist with recruiting prospective students
- assist in the development of print and digital marketing materials
- accurately maintain state and federal records
- maintain a positive working relationship with community and industry partners
- meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs
- work diligently to maximize student placements in this field or related fields
- chair departmental advisory committee
- model and adhere to department sanitation and uniform standards
- provide overall management of kitchen facilities
- maintain good communication with Dean, program coordinator colleagues, industry partners and students
- demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with technology and software including computers and web-based sources such as Blackboard
- develop opportunities for student internships
- sponsor an approved student leadership organization and/or promote student participation in competitive events
- may be responsible for organizing and managing culinary events for the College and the community
- deliver learner-centered instruction at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs and meet student data reporting deadlines
- other duties as assigned
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