Job Description

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements:

This position requires Culinary School Graduate or equivalent Culinary Training. This position requires classroom instruction in the assigned discipline. The ability to recognize and respond to the individual differences of students from a culturally diverse student population and a willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process are also required. A.C.F. Certification and two to five years teaching experience in the community college or other post-secondary institution are recommended. All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, log books, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agencies; assuming day or night teaching on/off campus; and meeting classes on time and being properly prepared.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Is responsible to perform instructional duties as assigned by the Vice President of the area, Division Dean and Department Chairman, and to pursue the improvement of the instructional program. 2. Is responsible to the Division Dean for effective classroom performance, including accurate completion and timely submission of final grades. 3. Reinforces writing skills throughout the curriculum by assigning written work (i.e., papers, essays, examinations, etc.) whenever possible and appropriate. 4. Is responsible to the appropriate Division Dean for the continued development of his/her own scholarship. 5. Is responsible to meet classes on time and to be properly prepared, and to notify the appropriate Division Dean when ill or unable to meet such classes. 6. Is responsible for student advisement, classroom and lab instruction, and on the job site visitation; performing formal food demonstrations and instruction, outreach activities to maintain enrollment, and catering activities with apprentices for job experience and community networking. 7. Integrates technology into instructional presentations as appropriate. 8. Addresses the varying learning styles of students in order to facilitate learning. 9. Is responsible as a member of the Indian River State College faculty and demonstrates professional behavior at all times, always maintaining high ethical and moral standards. 10. Is responsible for proper student conduct and behavior in the classroom and, at all other times, when professionally involved with students. 11. Is expected to consistently display professional behavior toward all students, colleagues, supervisors, and the College community at large. 12. Is responsible for such other tasks as may be assigned by supervisors.

Essential Physical Skills:

The physical skills include the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations. This position will require lifting of 40 – 50 pounds. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.