Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Chicago, IL 60654, US
Open
Date
03/14/2013
Travel
Required
0 - 20%
Job
Description
The
Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago is currently seeking adjunct culinary
faculty to teach wine and beverage courses. We offer a global culinary
education with classes in American Regional, European, Latin and Asian
Cuisine. This position is for adjunct faculty who enjoy working in a
collaborative educational environment with a focus on learner centered
instruction.
Job
Summary
The adjunct instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course
competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the
learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered
instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the
marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual
responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as
personal and professional development. This position is adjunct only.
Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to
clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees;
sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to
innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out
the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Key Job Elements
Provides competency-based
education which aligns with the EDMC model of curricula as well as
supports the EDMC style of system delivery.
Designs and delivers class
instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet
course competencies, the development of activities which support
lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY)
delivers the instruction as approved.
Enables the achievement of
pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation
of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and
establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
Delivers learning-centered
instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning
and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing
for classes and student success.
Promotes student success by
showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a
passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the
learning process.
Manages the learning
environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and
other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and
attendance policies.
Contributes to a learning
culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces,
supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and
participating in various other workshops and meetings.
Relates
professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation
of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of
industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of
professional/industry trends and opportunities.
Job Requirements
Knowledge:
Bachelor's degree in culinary
management or other food / food science related curriculum is
required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of three years experience teaching culinary arts courses is
required.
American Culinary Federation
certification is favored at the CCE, Certified Culinary Educator or
CEC/CEPC, Certified Executive Chef or Certified Executive Pastry Chef
level.
Membership in a professional
association related to the culinary or hospitality field is preferrerd.
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills including the ability to build successful
relationships with student populations.
Outstanding conflict
resolution skills.
Demonstrated time management
and detail-oriented skills
Computer based skills (i.e.,
software, analytical, and report writing skills )
Abilities:
Ability to work effectively
under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Ability to develop a
professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
Ability to develop and
complete projects without continued direct supervision
Ability to learn from
students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in
all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual
Work
Environment & Notice
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 qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term
"qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with
a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the
essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in
person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move
about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment,
and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is
occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in
the job description.
Notice
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level
of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of
positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of
the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this description. Education Management
Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a
critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are
committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety
of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
