About the Role
Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for teaching students a high standard of professionalism. The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty in Liberal Arts is teaching and evaluating students. Adjunct Faculty members also maintain office hours, assist students who are having difficulty with studies, and honor college policies.
Responsibilities
- Prepares daily lesson plans for classes and teaches classes as requested and scheduled, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the Institute.
- Works individually as an advisor for students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, who want career guidance, or who need assistance in their studies.
- Provides regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner.
- Evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria.
- Files course grades promptly within the specific timeframe allowed.
- Compiles and presents instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines and class schedules as assigned.
- Utilizes the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course being taught.
- Maintains record of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
- Maintains discipline and order during instructional activities.
- Communicates through appropriate channels.
- Enforces sanitation principles, attendance policies, Institute’s Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
- Supports the mission and policies of the Institute as well as the overall strategic direction of the Department of Continuing Education.
- Assume responsibility for equipment and facilities of the classroom.
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience.
Skills
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong computer experience, including MS Office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong customer service skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
- Excellent and welcoming presence in front of guests and employees.
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1 year of teaching experience
Education Level
- Master's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Rate with Master’s Degree is $3,396
- Rate with Master’s degree and two years of college-level teaching experience is $3,588
Benefits
- Learn more about the benefits of working for the CIA.
About the Company
- Culinary Institute of America
