Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts Institute Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

Position Title Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts Institute
Unit Name Culinary Arts Institute
Salary Grade Faculty
Number of Months 9 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range Essential Duties Face-to-face instruction at the undergraduate level in applied culinary courses (willingness to explore online instruction should it be warranted).
Excellence in teaching, student advising and career mentoring.
Assistance with program assessment and reporting.
Supporting efforts to recruit new students and secure program growth.
Continued innovation in curriculum and educational delivery.
Continued professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
Maintaining an office and strong on-campus presence at MUW.
Sponsor and advise student organizations and competition teams.
Assistance with procurement and maintenance of inventory.
Maintaining a strong presence in the community and region.
Service at College, departmental, and University levels.
Work with a collaborative spirit in furtherance of the mission of Mississippi University for Women, the College of Business and Professional Studies, and the Culinary Arts Institute.
Other College, departmental, and University duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Candidate must meet one of the two minimum requirements below:
1. Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Workforce Development, or field related to the development of a skilled culinary workforce
2. Master’s degree in any discipline plus must meet one of the following requirements below:
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or relevant field,
2 years of experience in teaching Culinary Arts at any level, or
2 years of industry experience.
Associates degree in Culinary Arts or relevant field,
5 years of experience teaching Culinary Arts at any level, or
5 years of industry experience.

Preferred Requirements:

3 years of industry experience.
3 years teaching experience in culinary arts or related field.
Experience with outreach to community college and high school culinary arts programs.
Maintenance of ServSafe certification.
Job Description Summary The Mississippi University for Women College of Business and Professional Studies invites applications for a 9-month Chef Instructor in the Culinary Arts Institute beginning in August 2025, with a January 2025 appointment possible. Among several duties, the successful candidate will provide face-to-face instruction at the undergraduate level of up to 12 hours a semester primarily in applied culinary arts courses as well as maintain a record of excellence in teaching, student advising, and career mentoring. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Candidates should upload the following in the application:
letter of application
curriculum vitae
teaching philosophy
unofficial transcripts
copies of at least 5 course evaluations from an array of different courses taught (optional but preferred).
three letters of recommendation (particularly those that address teaching and advising effectiveness).
Preferred start: August 2025
Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.