JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Professor of Pastry will hold a faculty appointment and have academic and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Community College of Rhode Island. The newly developed Culinary Craftsmanship program is a two-year associate degree program with a one-year stackable certificate in Culinary Essentials. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for assisting with the overall operation and educational quality of the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.

• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Student Focus:

• Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students

• Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution

• Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling, and remediation as needed

• Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites

• Provide administration, organization, and supervision of student experience

Instructional Skills:

• Facilitate learning in the classroom

• Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork

• Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles

• Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community

• Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues

• Participate in interprofessional educational activities

• Convey knowledge and skills effectively to students

• Continue professional development as an educator

• Teach appropriate courses within the program maintaining food safety and quality standards

Departmental Support:

• Assist in developing scheduling for the program including staffing of adjuncts as needed

• Participate in departmental and college-wide activities

• Demonstrate commitment to collaboration and collegiality

• Participate in the hiring process of additional faculty for the department

• Assure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards

• Manage and perform ordering for all necessary supplies for classrooms within department

• Assist in managing budgeting and other fiscal responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum to maintain industry and academic standards and expectations

• Other duties as required

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• Minimum of 3 years industry and/or Pastry Arts teaching experience

• Food Safety Manager Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in related field

• Related industry certification

• Supervisory experience

• Teaching experience in culinary or pastry

• Bilingual