Part-Time Instructor of Culinary Arts

at Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Part-Time Instructor of Culinary Arts Location: Jonesboro Job Code: 398 # of Openings: 1 Part-Time Instructor of Culinary Arts Arkansas State University-Newport Arkansas State University - Newport (ASUN) is seeking applications for a Culinary Arts Instructor. This position is a part-time faculty position and will be housed on the Jonesboro campus. The instructor reports to the Dean for Applied Sciences and has responsibility for teaching and assessment of culinary courses at ASUN Jonesboro. Faculty members must demonstrate strong classroom management and development skills. The Part-Time Instructor of Culinary Arts will lead students in classroom instruction and assist with labs in the kitchen. The instructor will be required to create a learning environment where individuals feel physically, emotionally, and socially secure, enabling them to explore, take risks, and effectively engage in learning. The instructor will ensure that curriculum meets industry recognized standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Present classroom instruction that aligns with the college's mission. Assist with hands on lab instruction and supervise student's use of equipment Explain and demonstrate safe operation of kitchen equipment Observe and evaluate student work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement Present theory and practical application of culinary tasks Follow Arkansas Department of Health Codes Maintains accessibility to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. Maintain course/student records such as grades, attendance, and training activity details in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit records by established deadlines Collaborate with full-time faculty to maintain supplies and training facilities Perform other related duties as required or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Technical certificate or appropriate industry certification plus 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or appropriate industry certification(s) and/or three to five years' experience in the restaurant industry. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Strong communication and computer skills are required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage, and to prepare and interpret bar graphs. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under general direction of the Dean for Applied Sciences, working from policies and general directives. Refers specific cases to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of the organization's policy when needed. DECISION MAKING Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and regular opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of the organization and the organization's customers. ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR COMPUTERS Regular use office equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software) and equipment found in the teaching discipline. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk and hear; regularly required to stand and frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period. HOW TO APPLY Arkansas State University - Newport is a part of the Arkansas State University System and is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. More information about Arkansas State University-Newport is available at http://www.asun.edu. Interested applicants may apply online at http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj06/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=ASUN&cws=38 To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/7100234 jeid-9a856021ac6165419c415bf28c93d046 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

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Job Posting: 4732982

Posted On: Apr 23, 2026

Updated On: Apr 23, 2026