Professor of Culinary Arts (Fall 2026)

Summary of Function: Faculty members, both full-time and adjunct, are involved in continuous assessment and engage in expanding teaching methodologies and delivery systems to improve student academic success and retention. Full-time faculty will follow an 80-10-10 model, where they actively participate in departmental/divisional meetings and activities, in student recruitment/retention/advisement activities, in community/partner relationships, and in activities that promote and support the district-wide academic goals of the local populations and the College. Faculty may be asked to teach on various campuses, via in-person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments, as needed to support program, department, institutional, or community needs for a given semester. Typical Duties: Serves Students. Teaching Responsibility: Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time}; develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area. Maintain a minimum of 5 office hours/week/semester load and direct interaction with students in a formal learning environment for a 15-equated load hour schedule. Remain current in the discipline and update course content. Maintain and update annually standard syllabus/outline for each course in accordance with program/procedures. Collaborate with division leadership and departmental faculty to develop and implement processes and tools for assessment of teaching and student learning outcomes incorporating appropriate methodologies and technology. Collaborate with division leadership, departmental faculty, colleagues and Curriculum, Assessment, and Scheduling to develop and utilize systems for evaluation of teaching and learning that align with course competency expectations, and student learning outcomes (SLOs}. Collaborate with division leadership and departmental faculty to assess student learning and apply assessment results to improve teaching and learning in courses. Participate in annual course and/or academic program evaluation and assessment utilizing the college's designated tools and/or software; provide course and/or academic program information, documentation, and supporting materials as needed and as directed; actively engage and participate in the college's assessment process. College Responsibility: Collaborate with division leadership, departmental faculty, colleagues and Curriculum, Assessment, and Scheduling to identify student-leaning outcomes (SLOs); develop assessment processes and tools; incorporate results to enhance/modify instruction and material, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program as appropriate. Work and coordinate with Student Services and division leadership to actively participate in student recruitment, retention, and advisement activities and programs. Participate in institutional functions such as college committees, councils, work groups, task forces, articulation groups, club sponsorships, advisory committees, or other specific functions as determined by division leadership. Participate in professional development and training. Maintain 10 positive interaction hours/week . Participate in outreach events sponsored by the department and division . Collaborate with department and division faculty and clubs . Attend graduation ceremonies and commencements . Community Responsibility: Participate in professional development activities outside the College, such as community events, boards, clubs, conferences, or other specific activities as determined by division leadership. Inform and coordinate participation with division leadership. Serve on local and state advisory committees as directed by the division leadership Additional Responsibility: Participate in faculty recruitment. Serve as a mentor and resource for faculty . Budget for equipment, materials, and supplies to support courses of primary responsibility. Assist with maintaining and securing equipment in the classroom and lab spaces . Develop and conduct field trips . Work with Department and Division faculty to help develop and support intern, research, and work experiences for students at all levels. Work with division leadership and department faculty to develop and implement Open Educational Resources (OER) content. Develop an active program of study that will complement and extend the current course/program offerings. Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.