The Culinary Institute of America seeks a World History Adjunct
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Description
The hiring rate for this position is as follows: Base rate is $3,098; rate with Master’s Degree is $3,270; rate with Master’s degree and two years of college-level teaching experience is $3,442. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s education and relevant experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.
Medieval to Age of Revolution (HIST-220) – 3 Credits
Students study the processes of historical investigation in this course. Causation, continuity, and change provide the context of the global historical experience through primary sources, maps, and secondary readings. These historical tools foster an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the past by integrating the history of peoples in a global context. The course begins with the Medieval period and ends with comparative revolutions. It focuses on topics that include the interrelationship between institutions and cultures and the power dynamics involved; challenges to the political and economic status quo; the growing interconnectedness of the world; and new ideas about identity, equality, and power.
HIST-215: Origins to Empires – 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the processes of historical investigation. Causation, continuity, and change provide the context of the global historical experience through primary sources, maps, and secondary readings. These historical tools foster an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the past by integrating the history of peoples in a global context. Course content begins with the rise of Homo sapiens, ends with the rise of empires, and focuses on topics that include the relationships between the natural world and civilizations, cultures and institutions, and the power relationships involved. As well, students in the course will examine the creation and evolution of knowledge and ideas over time, and the roles of geography, politics, economics, philosophy, and religion in societies. This course ends with the Roman Empire.
HIST-225: The Modern World – 3 Credits
Students in this course learn the processes of historical investigation. Causation, continuity, and change provide the context of the global historical experience through primary sources, maps, and secondary readings. These historical tools foster an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the past by integrating the history of peoples in a global context. The course begins with Romanticism and the impact of modern nationalism and considers the global impacts of the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism, and of the quest for domination through world war. Finally, the course examines the development of cultural politics, and shifting values and beliefs over autonomy. This course covers the period after 1804.
POSITION SUMMARY
Culinary Institute of America Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for teaching students a high standard of professionalism. The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty in Liberal Arts is teaching and evaluating students. Adjunct Faculty members also maintain office hours, assist students who are having difficulty with studies, and honor college policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares daily lesson plans for classes and teaches classes as requested and scheduled, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the Institute.
- Works individually as an advisor for students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, who want career guidance, or who need assistance in their studies.
- Provides regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria; files course grades consistently and without prejudice.
- Evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria.
- Files course grades promptly within the specific timeframe allowed.
- Compiles and presents instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines and class schedules as assigned.
- Utilizes the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course being taught.
- Maintains record of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
- Maintains discipline and order during instructional activities.
- Communicates through appropriate channels.
- Enforces sanitation principles (appropriate to particular teaching assignment), attendance policies, Institute’s Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
- Supports the mission and policies of the Institute as well as the overall strategic direction of the Department of Continuing Education.
- Assume responsibility for equipment and facilities of the classroom.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field for Food Safety applicants.
- Master’s Degree in a related field for all other academic course offerings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year college level teaching experience.
- Previous experience with Moodle.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required.
- Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment, and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
- Must have an excellent and welcoming presence in front of guests and employees.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
- Regular work requires a great deal of sitting and standing for extended periods.