Daytona State College - Culinary Hospitality Chair #10749

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CULINARY/HOSPITALITY CHAIR and FACULTY MEMBER- POSITION # 10749
THE MORI HOSSEINI COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Level II SACS Accredited Bachelor's Degree Granting Institution

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Master's degree in field with at least 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline. Doctorate in field preferred. Five years of recent and relevant working experience as a chair preferred. Successful candidate must have teaching experience in the areas of hospitality, culinary, gaming and/or event planning management. It is also preferred that the candidate have relevant industry experience. Strong ties with professional organizations and community agencies also preferred.

Responsibilities: Meet with potential and current students and advise on programmatic and general education courses. Conduct program reviews and develop short and long-term goals. Develop master course outlines, course syllabi, instructional materials and student assessment policies and procedures. Develop continuing education courses to meet student and community needs. Handle inquiries for program entrance requirements. Screen potential students and select candidates. Determine equipment needs, procure supplies and coordinate equipment distribution with assigned support personnel. Secure funding for capital equipment purchases through grants, donations and institutional sources. Supervise and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty and support staff. Conduct surveys, needs assessments and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations. Serve on institutional committees and task groups to serve institutional goals and objectives. Prepare for instructional time. Faculty will prepare for and teach assigned classes in the Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality and Culinary Management programs and hold required office hours which include participation in the academic advising process. In addition, chair will attend department and college meetings as requested or required and maintain an active program of professional development. Participation in the promotion and tenure process and institutional effectiveness process is required. This position will serve on committees at the program, school or college level. This position may be required to teach day, evening, and weekend classes. Represent the College at a variety of outside events as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Successful candidate must have current knowledge of the hospitality, culinary, gaming, and event planning industry and be a proven leader in one or more of these fields; ability to support and work within a team environment; ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, event planning establishments, gaming facilities, and related agencies, organizations, and personnel. This position requires ability to update instructional methods and materials and apply research studies in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to promote and model professionalism to students, staff and professionals in the field; ability to work with diverse students, staff and community populations; flexibility in schedule including availability for evening and weekend assignments. Candidate must demonstrate ability to communicate well orally and in writing with students, staff and employers; knowledge of computer technology as it applies to the fields of hospitality, culinary, gaming, and event planning management and education as well as the ability to teach effectively utilizing a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, lab work, hands-on, online instruction and other instructional methods; ability to develop course materials and assessments of student learning; ability to plan, organize, instruct and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.

Rank: Appointment level to any faculty position is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The chair position is appointed annually and is on a rotating basis.

Salary: Twelve-month position for chair. Competitive salary depending on education and experience. The College also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Tenure and Promotion: Tenure and promotion are dependent upon the development of a successful professional portfolio and committee approval.

Posted: September 23, 2008

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Interested candidates should submit a completed Daytona State employment application along with copies of all transcripts related to degrees listed on the application. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be submitted with the application.

Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks and fingerprinting are required. Forward photocopies of all College and University transcripts, cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references to the following address:

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1200 W. INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BOULEVARD
DAYTONA BEACH, FL. 32114
FAX: 386.506.4482

For more information, please contact us at telephone 386.506.4505, or 386.506.3086 for a TDD connection, or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu .

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

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