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Position Information

Position Title Part Time Culinary Arts Instructor

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary $960 per lecture hour/$860 per lab hour.

Department Hospitality, Bkng & Clnry Div Offic

Working Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday times varies

General Description

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute has a need for a part time Instructors to teach various courses in the Culinary Arts program. The part time Culinary Arts Instructor will support the mission of the Hospitality Operations department and the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. This position will be responsible for delivering course content for academic classes as assigned by the division chair/ AVP of the Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Division. This position is located at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in Niagara Falls, NY.

Candidates meeting the required qualifications will take part in a face to face interview, focusing on question and answers, course topic lesson plan and demonstration and a hands-on skills examination.

Remuneration per 5 week module is $960 per lecture hour/$860 per lab hour.

In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

Typical Work Activities

• Supervise, train and teach students in an applied learning environment

• Maintains proper inventory controls and class requisitions

• Participate in curriculum development

• Utilize Curriculum management Data to ensure proper class scheduling based on enrollment trends

• Track attendance

• Complete census reports

• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester

• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester

• Incorporate Blackboard and Starfish learning platforms as a mode of communication and retention strategies for students.

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population. Must be able to coordinate numerous tasks and projects simultaneously; must possess good organizational skills; must possess and have proven excellent customer service skills; must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and students both verbally and in writing; must also possess good listening skills and be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions; must be able to relate to a diverse academic community as well as members of the WNY community; ability to operate computers; ability to prepare written report; must have the capability to travel; must be able to work evenings and weekends as required; must ability to physically perform the functions of the position. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts

• One year of full-time experience in a supervisory position in an upscale restaurant

• ServSafe certification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Business, Hospitality or Education,

• Industry certification as CSC , CCC , CEC , CCE through the American Culinary Federation,

• Five to seven years of industry experience as executive chef or sous chef at an upscale restaurant,

• Three years full time teaching experience or part time equivalent in a culinary arts program.

• Experience in developing and accessing course and program student learning outcomes.

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F128P

Open Date 08/03/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have ServSafe certification?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have an associate's degree in Culinary Arts?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * How many years of full-time experience in a supervisory position in an upscale restaurant do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 or more years

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Transcripts

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Recommendation

+ Certifications/Licenses

+ Transcript 2

+ Transcript 3

+ Portfolio