The Adjunct Faculty, Culinary is responsible for delivering accessible and high-quality learning experiences in settings such as classrooms, laboratories, clinical environments, and distance learning. The adjunct faculty member facilitates the learning process to promote student success. They actively pursue professional development opportunities to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within their disciplines. The Adjunct Faculty, Culinary engages in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis to continuously improve outcomes, and completes necessary course documentation promptly and accurately. The faculty member contributes to developing student and program learning outcomes, courses, and programs. Additionally, the Adjunct Faculty, Culinary is committed to maintaining high ethical standards, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive data while actively promoting an inclusive learning environment that respects diversity.

Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances learning and promotes students’ understanding of course outcomes.
Instruct 13 or fewer contact hours per semester, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course.
Create an inclusive learning environment ensuring all students have equitable access to education by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Respond to students’ phone or electronic communications appropriately and promptly.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and procedures and submit required course documentation accurately and timely.
Support students in understanding the significance of career (soft) skills and their crucial role in achieving success in college and the workplace.
Contribute to curriculum development by creating new courses and updating existing course content and student learning outcomes; offer recommendations for course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provide valuable input into developing the program’s course sequence and schedule.
Engage in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, such as program review, grants, the College’s Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Demonstrate proficiency in student learning outcomes assessment, including aligning learning experiences with desired outcomes, conducting assessments to measure these outcomes, and analyzing resulting data to enhance student learning.
Collaborate with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
Pursue and participate in professional development activities each academic year, including required and recommended employee training offered by the College; research and remain current in professional literature by participating in professional organizations, taking classes, and attending conferences and workshops as appropriate; integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within the disciplines while safeguarding the accessibility and quality of the learning experience; and implement best practices in academic advising and career development to ensure effective support for students.
Champion the College’s retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all learners.
Support the College’s mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies and procedures.

Related Responsibilities:

Participate in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups; confirm courses remain current, relevant, and aligned to workforce needs.
Engage in the College’s recruitment effort by reviewing and providing recommendations for program publications, the College’s website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and events to enhance the College’s outreach efforts.
Assist with the inventory management of programmatic or course equipment for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course.
May attend the College’s graduation ceremony and support other student and institutional activities and functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups while exhibiting the ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications.
Foster a collaborative and team-based work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment willing to follow tasks through to completion.
Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms.
Display exceptional skills in planning, organizing, managing time and resources, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to details.
Perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and demonstrate the ability to work independently without supervision.
Understand the significance of fostering a learner-centered environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, encompassing coaching, mentoring, academic/career advising, student/career services, and academic progression and completion.
Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion within the learning environment and the workplace.

Equity in Learning & Employment:
Equity and belonging are crucial to who we are. The College celebrates diversity and inclusion, embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, age, socio-economic status, ability or attributes (visible and invisible), neurodiversity, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, veterans, and first-generation college students.

Surrounding/Environment:
The Adjunct Faculty, Culinary should be able to effectively work in an office or learning environment, usually indoors, away from the elements, with moderate noise. Typically working closely with others and periodically working online or irregular hours. The Adjunct Faculty, Culinary, must preserve the working environment by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Physical Effort:
Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include: standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds.

The Adjunct Faculty, Culinary must make sound decisions using good judgment by demonstrating intellectual capabilities, working with numbers, and maintaining confidentiality, where appropriate, evaluating programs, courses, services, and personal effectiveness.

Schedule:
This position may require the adjunct faculty member to be present on campus or at a medical, business, and industry location for teaching, learning, or administrative responsibilities in accordance with the College’s Curriculum Faculty Workload Policy.

Travel:
Local travel between campuses, medical, businesses, and industry locations may be required.