Instructor of Culinary Arts Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee

Instructor of Culinary Arts Please see Special Instructions for more details.
– Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume. – If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation (no more than three) to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University (APSU) does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX, should be directed to the Chief of Institutional Culture and Title IX Coordinator, williamslr@apsu.edu , 931-221-7690, 418 College Street, Office of Institutional Culture in Rm 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. Other inquiries or complaints regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Sheila Bryant, bryantsm@apsu.edu, 931-221-7178. The Austin Peay State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at Policy 6:001.
Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number 2012657Faculty
Working Title Instructor of Culinary Arts
Pay Rate Regular/Temporary Temporary
If temporary, list duration 3 Years
Type of Appointment Temporary
Contract Period 9 month
Employment Category Adjunct Position? Position Summary Information Position Summary The Department of University Studies at Austin Peay State University invites applications for an Instructor of Culinary Arts position within the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Professional Services with concentrations in Culinary Arts and Recreation Administration. This is a fulltime, 9-month, 3-year, renewable position to begin August 2025. This position reports to the Director of Culinary Arts. The Culinary Arts program is housed in the Department of University Studies along with the Bachelor of Science in University Studies and the Associate of Science in University Studies. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach five (5) classes per semester (or the equivalent) in Fall and Spring.
• Assist the Director of Culinary Arts with coordination and oversight, curriculum design, student advising, recruitment, retention, and program certification.
• The assignment may include evening and weekend hours, as well as teaching at all APSU campus locations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Familiarity with instructional technology
• A commitment to continued professional growth
• A willingness to work with other faculty members.
• A strong commitment to teaching and learning, working with diverse populations, and growing the College’s mission and vision.

Physical Requirements Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/o a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Required Minimum Qualifications Required Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts or a related field from an accredited institution (related field may include hospitality administration [leadership], business, nutrition, food science, or others as approved by the Office of Academic Affairs);
• Demonstrated expertise in the Culinary Arts including a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Particular experience in areas such as baking and pastries, international cuisine, gourmet foods, garde manger, cake decorating/pastry arts, dietary food preparation, and/or desserts.
• A background in the areas of sanitation, nutrition, food production, baking, specialty cuisine, and catering.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant. Preferred Qualifications
• Previous teaching experience
  Posting Detail Information Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No
  Special Instructions to Applicants – Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials.

Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume. – If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation (no more than three) to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University (APSU) does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX, should be directed to the Chief of Institutional Culture and Title IX Coordinator, williamslr@apsu.edu , 931-221-7690, 418 College Street, Office of Institutional Culture in Rm 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. Other inquiries or complaints regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Sheila Bryant, bryantsm@apsu.edu, 931-221-7178. The Austin Peay State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at Policy 6:001.