Chef Instructor

The Instructor for Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) works remotely to facilitate a course(s) in the curriculum of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (AESCA), focusing on student success, identifying and proactively assisting at-risk students, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve academic results. Through their subject matter expertise, they deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction with attention to each student in their charge. Instructors encourage a culture of learning that values mutual respect, lifelong learning, ethical behavior and personal and professional development. Courses taught by the Instructor may be part of one specific program of study, or they may include students from a cross section of multiple programs with similar course requirements. As such, the Instructor is keenly aware of their audience and tailors their teaching to meet the needs of their students.

We are especially seeking candidates with professional pastry experience, with a strong emphasis on cake production and plated dessert execution. The ideal instructor will bring hands-on expertise in advanced pastry techniques, flavor pairing, presentation, and production efficiency, and will be able to translate that knowledge into engaging, learner-centered instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages students to facilitate learning and achieve course learning objectives utilizing best practices for adult education and maintaining academic integrity within the classroom
• Coaches struggling students both independently and by partnering with others to create success plans to assist at-risk students.
• Utilizes professional and respectful communication with students and team members, providing outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Relates professional experience to learning through introduction of industry perspectives into course(s) and maintains active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Provides added value beyond the baseline course materials, actively owning the course information and providing personal insight into the subject matter.
• Adheres to scheduled timelines for specific outreach, communication, feedback and task completion as outlined by the Academic Leadership Team.
• Attends scheduled meetings, workshops and faculty meetings each term
• Supports the Academic Leadership Team with course or program related tasks and inquiries
• Supports the Registrar’s Office in maintaining accurate student records
• Other duties as required or assigned