CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR

About the Position:

Teach Culinary Arts and related courses. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Other duties include, but are not limited to, classroom management, teaching laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment and responsibility for materials and supplies. All candidates interviewed will be required to provide a teaching demonstration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts related field. 
• Three (3) years' professional experience in Culinary Arts related field. 
• Effective oral and written communication and human relation skills. 
• Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process. 
• Demonstrated experience in student learning and teaching excellence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts related field. 
• American Culinary Federation Certification: Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) or above. 
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese. 
• An understanding of the community college philosophy and the community college student. 
• Experience with alternative learning delivery methods and systems. 
• Commitment to cultural diversity among students, faculty, and in the curriculum. 
• Experience in delivering computer-enhanced laboratory simulations. 
• Computer experience in common software and Internet. 
• Successful teaching experience.

This is a full-time, 178-day instructional position with an opportunity for a continuing contract status that is contingent upon Board approval and funding. Teaching assignments may include variable hours at various sites, including days, evenings, and/or weekends. Teaching assignments may include variable modes of instruction including face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. There may be opportunity to teach during the summer semester. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance; paid personal leave, sick leave, and holidays; tuition waiver and retirement.

Minorities and bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A completed application will include: 1) WITCC Application for Employment form ; 2) resume; 3) a letter stating qualifications, and 4) a copy of transcripts. 

An Application form is available from the Human Resources office or on this web page. Applications should be completed and returned to:

WITCC Human Resources Office
P. O. Box 5199, Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
(712) 274-6400; FAX (712) 274-6412
1-800-352-4649, e-mail: hr@witcc.edu 
WITCC is an AA/EEO Employer