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Full-Time Faculty - Culinary

DC Art Institute of Dallas, LLC

Full-Time Faculty - Culinary

Dallas, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY:   FT Faculty facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

    Incumbent must assure that The Arts Institutes International, LLC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

    KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

    • Provides competency-based education which aligns with the Art Institutes model of curricula as well as supports the Art Institutes style of system delivery.

    • Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives.

    • Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.

    • Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.

    • Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.

    • Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.

    • Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.

    • Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.

    REPORTS TO:  Program Chair

    INTERACTS WITH:  Academic affairs department, other school/campus functional areas, curriculum task force and other committees, other faculty, and students

    JOB REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

    Knowledge:

    • Bachelor’s degree in related field, with extensive industry experience required.  Master’s degree is STRONGLY preferred.
    • Minimum of two (2) years experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
    • Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred.

    Skills:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
    • Working knowledge of industry related software (i.e. P.O.S software)
    • Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
    • Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
    • Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)

    Abilities:

    • Ability to teach upper and lower level studio courses across a wide range of residential and commercial specialties. 
    • Ability to advocate for the interior design profession while working with prospective students during enrollment activities.
    • Ability top work several Saturday Open House events per year on a rotating schedule.
    • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines. Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents. Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
    • Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.