Under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Education and Program Chair of the Culinary/Hospitality Department, the Adjunct Instructor, Culinary/Hospitality, is responsible for teaching various Culinary/Hospitality courses in the classroom or in lab environment. Teaching assignments for this position include, but are not limited to: Human Resources Management, Hospitality Marketing and sales, Menu Management, Restaurant Operation and Management, Nutrition for Food Service Professional, Dining Room Operations and Beverage Management. This position is also responsible for implementing teaching strategies, monitoring, and evaluating student progress, and keeping accurate records.
Minimum Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in a Culinary/Hospitality Program.
- Three (3) years current experience in food service industry.
Desired Qualifications
- Five (5) years current experience in food service industry.
- Teaching experience.
- Experience in full-service restaurant, Garde manger, pastry, baking, catering, and banquets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management or Culinary Arts.
- Certifiable as Culinary Educator and certifiable at Sous Chef level or above
Responsibilities
- Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
- Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
- Make phone calls to students who have been absent
- Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
- Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
- Notify registrar of changes in roster
- Prevent “do not admit” students from entering class until cleared
- Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
- Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
- Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
- Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
- Conduct class according to scheduled times
- Prevent excessive breaks
- Avoid dismissing classes early
- Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
- Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
- Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
- Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
- Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
- Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
- Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
- Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
- Complete annual professional development plans
- Tutor students as necessary
- Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person