Faculty - Culinary Arts - Dual Enrollment (Tenure-Track)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college committed to fostering student success, transforming lives, and raising the educational level in Shelby County. With four campuses and centers, Southwest offers over 100 academic programs along with more than 20 technical certificate programs, catering to a diverse student population. As a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Southwest Tennessee Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, ensuring high educational standards and continuous improvement. The college prides itself on creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic growth and professional development for both students and faculty. By offering flexible learning modalities and extensive support services, Southwest Tennessee Community College remains a cornerstone of higher education in the region.

This position titled Faculty - Culinary Arts - Dual Enrollment (Tenure-Track) is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month term faculty appointment within the Business & Legal Studies Department. Reporting to the Department Chair, the instructor or assistant professor will be responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of Culinary Arts courses in the Hospitality Management program. This role is vital in delivering high-quality culinary education across multiple Southwest Tennessee Community College campuses as well as various Shelby County high schools through dual-enrollment courses. The position requires the flexibility to conduct instruction via on-ground, online, hybrid, or web-enhanced modalities and includes responsibilities during the day, evening, or weekends as assigned.

The successful candidate will dedicate a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to their duties, which include teaching at least 15 teaching load equivalents each academic term. In addition to classroom instruction, the role encompasses academic advising, instructional counseling, curriculum development, course assessment, and active participation in institutional and programmatic accreditation efforts. Faculty are expected to maintain accurate student records, partake in professional development activities, and engage with college and community service initiatives. A unique aspect of this position is the responsibility for dual-enrollment culinary arts instruction, which involves daily travel to various high schools across Shelby County to facilitate learning outside of the traditional college campus.

The role demands a collaborative spirit, adherence to Tennessee Board of Regents policies, and a commitment to fostering student persistence and success through mentorship and support. Faculty also contribute to the college community by serving on committees, attending advisory board meetings, and participating in commencements and convocations. In addition to teaching duties, the candidate must comply with required certifications, trainings, and annual evaluations. This dynamic and rewarding tenure-track position offers an opportunity to impact the educational journeys of high school and college students alike, helping to cultivate the next generation of culinary professionals within the region.