Posting Number::

00414

Job Title::

Baking and Pastry Instructor PT

Location::

Culinary and Allied Health Building

Full-Time/Part-Time::

Part Time

Pay Rate::

Will vary depending on course(s) taught

Position Type::

Faculty

Department::

Culinary

Job Summary::

Would you like to be part of our exciting and innovative Kalamazoo Valley Bronson Healthy Living Campus? If you are an enthusiastic, upbeat hands-on chef who enjoys teaching and new challenges, we would like to hear from you! Kalamazoo Valley is seeking part time instructors for our collaborative and innovative culinary program. Assignments may include day, evening, and weekend hours and off-campus locations.

Individuals should be familiar with a variety of instructional strategies, possess knowledge of different student learning styles, and have an understanding of the community college philosophy.

We are seeking instructors for five Bakery and Pastry courses in the Culinary Arts program. Please highlight your area of experience in your cover letter. If you are qualified in more than one area, please rank your preference in order of experience/interest.

1. CUL 210: Baking and Dessert Fundamentals – This course will introduce principles of professional baking, which include instruction and hands-on production of yeast-raised goods, layered dough, quick breads, cakes, pastries, tortes, pies and cookies.
2. CUL 211: Advanced Pastry Shop - This course is a study of classical desserts, international pastries, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and ices, and chocolate work and decorations. Emphasis is on advanced techniques.
3. CUL 212: Breads and Rolls – This course provides a concentration on fundamentals of chemically and yeast raised breads and rolls. Instruction will focus on commercial production of a wide variety of products.
4. CUL 213: Cake Baking and Production - This course covers the principles and techniques of cake production. It emphasizes ingredient identification, functions, mixing, and baking. Students will develop various icings and apply to cakes to practice decorating techniques.
5. CUL 214: Pies, Teacakes and Cookies – This course focuses on the preparation of American and European style pie and tart fillings and dough, cookies, teacakes, custards, and batters. Instruction of finishing and presentation techniques will also be covered.

While not intended to be an exhaustive list, some of the duties of these positions include the following:

• Preparing and delivering relevant and current curriculum using a variety of teaching methods and standardized tools to accurately reflect effectiveness of course content.
• Measuring student understanding of course content in an objective fashion.
• Referring students to appropriate resources for information, financial assistance, career development, or other guidance.

Minimum Qualifications::

• Professional subject-matter expertise attained through the American Culinary Federation or equivalent credentialing organization required.
• Five or more years of successful industry experience with demonstrated educational expertise required.
• Baking knowledge required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience::

• One year of experience teaching in Culinary Arts and/or specific topics relating to baking in a post-secondary educational environment is preferred.
• Affiliation and certification completed through the American Culinary Federation is preferred.
• Occupational experience in a food production or food service setting is preferred.
• Cooking background in healthy, sustainable, local foods is preferred, as is a “plant-forward” menu concept and philosophy that includes plant-based protein as a significant portion of the plate.

Physical Demands::

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time as is typical in a classroom or restaurant/lab environment.

Work Hours::

Work hours are determined by number of classes taught and may vary.

Posting Date:

05/23/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants::

Please apply online at: https://jobs.kvcc.edu/

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 1, 2023.

Please highlight your area of experience in your cover letter. If you are qualified in more than one area, please rank your preference in order of experience/interest.
Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process. The number of part-time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department.

EEO Statement:

As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.