Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts jobs in Mobile, AL

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Introduces students to a variety of careers in culinary arts and hospitality.
• Utilizes technology in learning activities.
• Integrates Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Organization activities into curriculum to develop leadership skills.
• Recruits students and sponsors for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program.
• Works with school administration, career technical staff, community leaders, post secondary institutions, students, parent advisory members, business people, etc., to establish and maintain a successful program.
• Participates in program and facility planning, equipment selection and procurement, and the establishment of a school based laboratory for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality pathway.
• Prepares students for the "Access ACF Blue Ribbon Certification Program."
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
• Provides instruction that is realistic in terms of current and future job specifications.
• Develops career related instructional materials.
• Works with guidance personnel in the recruitment of students.
• Assists students to make informed decisions regarding their occupational goals.
• Provides related instruction with laboratory, or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills. Maintains an environment which is conducive to learning with particular attention to safety practices, good housekeeping and student behavior.
• Maintains and submits records and reports. Prepares annual budgets, orders instructional supplies and equipment according to district procedures and maintains inventory records as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have an appropriate Alabama teaching certification in Family and Consumer Science, OR

Must have a Current License and/or Certification in Culinary Arts from the food service industry (e.g., American Culinary Federation, etc.), AND

Three (3) years of verified work experience as a chef, dietitian, baker, or kitchen manager.

MUST HAVE seven (7) years of full-time work experience (within the last ten years) in the field of Culinary Arts; OR Regionally accredited postsecondary certificate/diploma program in culinary plus five (5) years of full-time work experience immediately prior to hiring; OR Regionally accredited postsecondary Associate's degree program in culinary plus three (3) years of full-time work experience within the last seven years prior to employment.

Must have passed or pass within the first year of employment the NOTII Proficiency Exam for Culinary Arts (Commercial Foods 5167) and the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program (AECTP) which includes the basic skills assessment of Workplace Docuements, Business Writing, and Applied Math. If the applicant has a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university the basic skills assessment is not required. Expense of exams are borne by the applicant/teacher.