Culinary Arts Instructor

This is a full-time, 9-month instructional position in the NDSCS Culinary Arts Program. Job #2954214

Primary instructional responsibilities include culinary arts theory, laboratory instruction, and related activities. Successful candidates will have knowledge and experience in supplies and equipment used in culinary arts food production design, professional food preparation techniques, safety and sanitation rules, and practices and safeguards applicable to food handling, production, and storage. This job may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes and may involve travel to other campuses. Other duties include curriculum development & revision, student advisement, student recruitment activities, committee participation, assessment of student learning, and related departmental and college responsibilities.

Benefits NDSCS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the College – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following the date of hire. Other benefits include basic life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement plan, tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and employee assistance program. Optional benefits include life, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental retirement plans.

SALARY: Starting at $57,440 commensurate with education and experience Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Must support the mission, vision, and values of NDSCS Graduate from a professional Culinary Arts program (minimum of associate degree) Recent restaurant or food service industry experience Familiarity with the local/regional food service industry, including current and changing trends Excellent oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Motivated, self-directed, and able to work effectively and professionally with students and staff in a team setting Ability to articulate and support the two-year postsecondary college philosophy with a strong commitment to teaching and learning in a two-year college setting Current Food Safety certification or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire Willingness to obtain post-secondary teaching certification from the ND Department of Career and Technical Education Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Restaurant management experience Five or more years of work experience as a professional chef Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or related field Recent college-level culinary arts teaching experience (3 or more years preferred). ACF Certification (CSC, CWPC, or higher) 

DATE AVAILABLE: August 2024 SCREENING BEGINS: Immediately – for full consideration, applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

BACKGROUND CHECK: NDSCS requires a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to an official offer of the position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: To be considered, interested candidates must submit an NDSCS employment application.

A resume and cover letter may also be required in certain positions. Official transcripts must be made available upon request. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed, as this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be invited for a personal interview. The submission of all required materials by the screening date is the responsibility of the applicant. NDSCS employment application and questionnaire are available at: https://www.ndscs.edu/join-our-team.