Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number F0601072

Position Title Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer in Culinary Arts Department Visual Arts/Design FLSA Exempt General Description

The University of North Alabama's College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering (CASE) is seeking a qualified full-time faculty at the rank of lecturer for the culinary arts associate degree program. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students in the classroom and kitchen lab environments, developing curriculum, advising and recruiting students, and assessing degree program learning outcomes, all while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Essential Job Duties

Faculty are all expected to contribute to the overall operation of the university, provide service at the department, college, and/or university level, honor university policies and procedures, and support the university's mission by acting as an ambassador of the culinary arts program. This position will begin in Fall 2023 with a standard teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester.

Additional Duties

To be determined.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the field of Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality, or a related field is required;

Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline) is preferred; T

Teaching experience in culinary arts/food service/hospitality at a post- secondary institution is preferred;

Minimum of five years of hospitality/kitchen operation industry experience is required;

Minimum of three years of supervisory experience with line-level employees in the hospitality/culinary or related field is required;

Ability to prove a track record of steady progression of skill level, increased levels of responsibility, and personal, career-oriented professional development as a chef and/or instructor in culinary education is required;

Relevant work experience is required in one or more of the following areas – volume food service, fine dining, multi-unit restaurant operations, and menu research and development;

Familiarity with basic fundamental cooking methods is required; and

Advanced culinary skills are required.

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. In addition, this level of position requires the submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which can be found here.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected]. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256-765-4291.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations Essential Physical Requirements Environmental Working Conditions Special Vision Requirements Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Is the position Full-Time or Part-Time? Full-Time Duration of Appointment/Assignment EEO Statement

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.

Position Type Faculty Posting Date 03/13/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Where did you learn of this posting?

University Employee/Website/Email/Social Media

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Other

If you chose other in the above question, please list where you learned of the posting below.

(Open Ended Question)

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the field of culinary arts, food service management, hospitality, or a related field?

No, I do not have a bachelor's degree.

Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food service management, or hospitality.

Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in a related field.

No, but I have a terminal degree in one of the listed or a related field.

Do you have a master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline? Please select all below that you match.

No, I do not have a master's degree.

Yes, I have a master's degree in the teaching discipline.

Yes, I have a master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline.

I have 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

Do you have teaching experience in culinary arts/food service /hospitality at a post-secondary institution?

No

Yes

Do you have at least five years of hospitality/kitchen operation industry experience?

No, but I have some experience.

Yes, I have the minimum of five years of experience.

Yes, I have more than five years of experience.

No, I do not have any relevant experience.

Do you have at least three years of supervisory experience with line-level employees in the hospitality/culinary industry or related field?

No

Yes

If requested, could you prove a track record of steady progression of skill level, increased levels of responsibility, and personal, career-oriented professional development as a chef and/or instructor in culinary education?

No

Yes

Please select any/all of the following in which you have relevant work experience.

Volume food service.

Fine dining.

Multi-Unit restaurant operations.

Menu research and development.

Familiarity with basic fundamental cooking methods.

Advanced culinary skills.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Reference List

Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

Other Document 1

Unofficial Transcript 1

Teaching Philosophy

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

Unofficial Transcript 2

Unofficial Transcript 3

Unofficial Transcript 4

Other Document 2

Other Document 3

Official Transcript 1 (for HR use only)

Official Transcript 2 (for HR use only)

Official Transcript 3 (for HR use only)