Part Time Culinary Arts Instructor

SUNY Niagara is a prominent educational institution nestled between the scenic beauty of Niagara Falls and the bustling city of Buffalo, New York. As a comprehensive college offering high-quality academic programs, SUNY Niagara serves a diverse student body and fosters an environment dedicated to academic excellence and student success. The institution prides itself on its inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere, placing strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. SUNY Niagara is accredited and commits to providing degrees and certificates supported by outstanding student services, cultural activities, workforce development initiatives, and a collegial model of shared governance. Its prime campus location offers access to vibrant metropolitan areas and the thriving tourism region of Niagara Falls, reinforcing the institution's strong community ties and economic impact. The college's robust academic portfolio includes top majors such as Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice, with a reputation for ranking first in graduation rates among New York's community colleges in 2023.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), a key facet of SUNY Niagara, is located in the heart of Niagara Falls and serves as a state-of-the-art teaching facility for culinary and hospitality disciplines. Equipped with modern culinary labs and training tools, NFCI offers programs in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality, alongside operating fine dining establishments such as Savor and La Patisserie to provide practical industry exposure to students. The college's mission aligns with nurturing diversity and inclusion, embracing candidates who value equity and seek to contribute to a rich academic and community environment.

The part-time Culinary Arts Instructor role at SUNY Niagara's Culinary Arts department is critical in supporting the mission of the Hospitality Operations department and facilitating academic excellence in the Culinary Arts program. This exempt position offers competitive remuneration at $1,008 per lecture hour and $903 per lab hour. Reporting to the division chair/AVP of the Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Division, the instructor will be responsible for delivering high-quality course content for academic classes. Work hours include Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with variable timing, located at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute campus.

Candidates are expected to actively participate in face-to-face interviews including Q&A sessions, lesson planning, and hands-on skills demonstrations. The role emphasizes supervising, training, and teaching students in applied settings while maintaining proper inventory controls, contributing to curriculum development, utilizing curriculum management data for effective scheduling, and leveraging digital platforms like Blackboard and Starfish to enhance student communication and retention. This position requires effective attendance tracking, completion of census reports, and reporting on student learning outcomes and grades at semester end.

Ideal candidates will have obtained an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts coupled with supervisory experience in an upscale restaurant setting and hold ServSafe certification. Additional desirable qualifications include advanced degrees in related fields, professional culinary certifications, extensive industry experience, and teaching expertise. Essential functions emphasize strong organizational skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to accommodate diverse student populations, including those with disabilities. This position demands physical capability to perform teaching duties and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

SUNY Niagara encourages applications from individuals who exemplify diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and who are committed to fostering a dynamic, supportive academic environment. The institution offers a stimulating platform for faculty who aspire to make meaningful contributions to the culinary arts education sector while enjoying the rich cultural and professional opportunities presented by this vibrant college and its community.