Part-Time Hospitality Management Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Hospitality Management Instructor (Pool)

Mission College is accepting applications from qualified persons for the purpose of developing a pool of individuals interested in part-time teaching assignments in Hospitality Management for the following areas:

• Basic Food Preparation (Lecture / Lab Course)
• Facilities Layout and Design
• Hotel and Restaurant Accounting
• Food, Beverage and Labor Cost Control
• Purchasing
• Intermediate and Advanced Cuisine
• Food Service Purchasing
• Catering and event planning
• Baking and Pastry Arts

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, ability, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT6554. Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $36,191 – $52,297 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education – Possess one of the following: Any bachelor's degree and two years of related professional experience; OR Any associates degree and six years of related professional experience; OR A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline; OR The equivalent of the above.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in related courses.
• Evidence of continuing education over the past three years.
• Certified to instruct Certification Courses in Safety and Sanitation.
• Three (3) years experience in hospitality, commercial or institutional food service supervision and management.
• Certified Public Accountant (for the accounting course).

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at.5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.
• Assist with planning and executing catering operations.