Adjunct Instructor

Description

The Adjunct Instructor for Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) works remotely to facilitate a course(s) in the curriculum of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (AESCA), focusing on student success, identifying and proactively assisting at-risk students, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve academic results.  Through their subject matter expertise, they deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction with attention to each student in their charge.  Instructors encourage a culture of learning that values mutual respect, lifelong learning, ethical behavior and personal and professional development.  Courses taught by the Instructor may be part of one specific program of study, or they may include students from a cross-section of multiple programs with similar course requirements.  As such, the Instructor is keenly aware of their audience and tailors their teaching to meet the needs of their students. Adjunct faculty are scheduled on an as needed basis in accordance with student population and course requirements, and as such AESCA does not guarantee adjunct faculty working every academic term.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages students to facilitate learning and achieve course learning objectives utilizing best practices for adult education and maintaining academic integrity within the classroom
• Coaches struggling students both independently and by partnering with others to create success plans to assist at-risk students.
• Utilizes professional and respectful communication with students and team members, providing outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Relates professional experience to learning through introduction of industry perspectives into course(s) and maintains active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Provides added value beyond the baseline course materials, actively owning the course information and providing personal insight into the subject matter.
• Adheres to scheduled timelines for specific outreach, communication, feedback and task completion as outlined by the Academic Leadership Team.
• Attends scheduled meetings, workshops and faculty meetings each term
• Supports the Academic Leadership Team with course or program related tasks and inquiries
• Supports the Registrar’s Office in maintaining accurate student records
• Other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Instructors:

• Education Requirement:
  • Associate Degree in applicable occupational area,  or
  • Completion of an accredited training program plus 2 years full time equivalent (4,000 hours) employment experience in the occupational teaching area, or
  • If no formal education in the area has been attained, a minimum of 5 years full time equivalent (10,000 hours) employment experience in the occupational teaching area
• Previous teaching experience in either online or residential campus preferred.
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) or other applicable industry certification per subject matter preferred

General Education Instructors:

• Education Requirement:  
  • Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree, with adequate preparation in the subject matter areas the instructor is assigned to teach
• Demonstrated work experience relevant to the subject matter area the instructor is assigned to teach
• Previous teaching experience in either online or residential campus preferred
• Industry certifications as applicable to the subject area are preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Customer Service mindset when serving both external and internal customers
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented with desire for achieving success through collaboration
• Perceptive and seeks to understand how their role fits into the larger organization
• Detail oriented with the ability to assess individual results against industry standards
• Skilled at time management to prioritize workflow according to standard deadlines and schedule
• Coachability:  Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Ethics:  Personal and professional ethics that foster a diverse and respectful workplace
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google applications, video conferencing and others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard office equipment. This role requires significant computer, video conference and/or phone work daily which may include sitting for long periods of time.  Required to lift up to 20 pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of the work is performed in a remote/home office location.  Some of the work must be performed in a private, quiet, distraction-free environment free of pets, adults and/or children being present in the background.  Student-facing work must be done while wearing Escoffier-branded attire to include chef jacket or polo shirt as appropriate per subject matter.  Adjuncts are expected to complete the entirety of work requirements for the term(s) in which they teach, and are paid a flat rate per course.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The expected compensation for this position is $3000k per course. Adjunct Instructors are not eligible to participate in the Company's benefit plan or receive vacation or holiday pay but are eligible for the enhanced Employee Assistance Program.

If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.

Triumph Higher Education LLC and its Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Triumph Higher Education LLC and its affiliates are Drug Free Workplaces