Part-Time Faculty Pool - Hospitality/Tourism

Position DetailsPosition RequirementsJob Title: Part-time Faculty Pool - Hospitality/TourismDepartment: Academic Affairs (Other Loc.
)Location: OtherPosting Category: AdjunctDesired Start Date: Hourly Rate (if applicable) Hiring Range Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and experience.Full Salary Range Benefits Summary: This is a part-time, non-benefited position.
Part-time faculty are eligible for 25% NWCCD tuition discount for the employee during the semester teaching.Months Worked Annually: NATypical Work Schedule: This is an ONGOING recruitment.
Our adjunct faculty application is open to all disciplines.
We accept part-time faculty applications all year long; when a department or division has a need to fill, they refer to the "pool" of part-time faculty applications on file.
Although we may not have an immediate opening, we practice ongoing recruitment to attract exceptional faculty who have experience successfully teaching both in the classroom and online.
We also plan to expand our course offerings at a growing number of partner campuses.
We are actively recruiting exceptional faculty to teach in many disciplines.Position InformationPosting Number: 20150770PJob Posting Date: Initial Review Date Open Until Filled: YesJob SummaryProvide high-quality instruction in accordance with the approved course outline of record.Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities including assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs).Assignments may include day, evening, fully online, hybrid (partially online) and/or weekend courses.Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as-needed basis.
Part-time faculty meetings are conducted the week prior to the semester start.
Course outlines of record, student learning outcomes to be assessed, and department policies will be provided or reviewed.The Hospitality/Tourism Instructor will teach hospitality and tourism courses and may include emphasis on food and beverage service and event planning, advise hospitality and culinary students and support recruiting efforts.In addition, the faculty member will provide academic counseling and guidance to students and actively recruit students into the Culinary Arts and Hospitality/Tourism programs.Supervisory and Management Responsibility: StudentsQualificationsReports To: Dean of Career & Technical EducationEducation/QualificationsAssociate's Degree or higher in content area from an accredited college or university; ORBachelor's degree in content area from an accredited college or university; ORMaster's degree in a related field; ORA combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items above.
(Applicants applying on the basis of equivalency must complete all Equivalency questions on their application in addition to all other required materials)Industry and teaching experience, preferred.Preferred Certifications: TIPS Trainer, Certified Restaurant Server, Certified Hospitality Educator, Certified Food and Beverage Executive.Ability to teach hospitality concepts and assist directly in student learning.Effective skills in student-centered learning.Ability to use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist student learning.Ability to use technology and develop learning activities in an online, hybrid or web-enhanced environment.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to design and improve on hospitality curriculum.Possess excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a team with shared responsibilities and agreed upon objectives.Competent with modern technology for education and office applications.Ability to communicate high expectations for learning and attain high-level student performance.Skilled in the discipline of hospitality management and event planning with keen attention to detail.Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with external constituents.Knowledge of hospitality/tourism management.Knowledge of event planning strategies and techniques.Knowledge of Pro-Start and other related industry supported curriculum.Knowledge of the community college mission.Familiarity with other hospitality industries, beneficial.Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as needed basis.Typical instruction environment.Some evening/weekend work required.About Northern Wyoming Community College DistrictNWCCD welcomes all learners, empowers student success, encourages and strengthens community development.
Faculty members work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering within and across departments to ensure that each student has the support, tools and resources they need to be successful.
Our rich academic traditions and strong reputation make NWCCD's Sheridan College, Gillette College, and Sheridan College in Johnson County ideal places for students seeking associate degrees and certificates, transferring to four-year colleges and universities, preparing for the workforce, or pursuing lifelong learning opportunities.ExperienceHospitality teaching experience, preferred.Experience teaching hospitality at a community college, preferred.Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll interested applicants must complete an online Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Application located on our Employment Web site at https://jobs.sheridan.edu.
All required documents must also be submitted (may be attached online).
Any inquiries may be directed to:Office of Human ResourcesNorthern Wyoming Community College District1 Whitney WaySheridan, WY 82801(307) 675-0572NWCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding.
Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under "Transcripts" and for additional space, under "Other Documents" or emailed to: ******.
Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at ******.Job DutiesThese are the job duties required of the position.Percentage of time: 100%Responsibility/Duty: Instruct classes as assigned.
Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities.
Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses or online.
Use of Canvas as a Learning Management System (LMS) is required for all courses.
Applicants must have a laptop computer with reliable access to WIFI.
Faculty must adhere to NWCCD's Canvas Course requirements while ensuring demonstrable and documented regular effective contact with students.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).How did you hear about this employment opportunity?NWCCD WebsitePersonal ReferralIndeedHigherEd JobThe Chronicle of Higher EducationLocal Newspaper: Sheridan PressLocal Newspaper: Gillette News RecordLocal Newspaper: Buffalo BulletinOther Advertisement/PublicationOtherDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsResumeCover LetterTranscriptsLetter of Recommendation 1Curriculum VitaeTeaching Philosophy
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