Full-Time Culinary Arts Instructor
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Division
Academic Affairs
Opening Date
10/13/2026
Closing Date
11/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
This position will be responsible for delivering all levels of the Culinary Arts program classes. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for equipment, materials, and supplies, review of adjunct faculty applications and credentials, and budget management.
Job Duties
- Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision, and values
- Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean
- Prepare for each class session
- Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
- Expected to comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean
- Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
- Develop and revise course and program curricula
- Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
- Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
- Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
- Participate in department, division, and college meetings
- Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
- Complete instructor training online
- Complete one approved professional development activity each year
- Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field
- Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
- Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g., development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, equipment needs and evaluations
- Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
- Make yourself available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)
- Help students achieve their educational and career goals
- Refer students to college resources
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
- Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
- Other duties as assigned which may include:
- Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
- Review student transcripts upon request
- Assist with instructor orientations
- Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards
- Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations
Qualifications
To teach career and technical education (CTE) courses:
Depending upon discipline one of the following requirements must be met
Bachelor's or graduate degree in the discipline
At least 18 undergraduate credit hours in the discipline
Associate degree in the discipline if considered terminal and 3000 hours of recent and relevant work experience
Special training and 6000 hours of relevant tested work experience
Some disciplines require additional licensure or certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
Excellent customer service skills required
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
Positive attitude
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. drivers license and good driving record
Physical Demands
- The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs
Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)
- Reading, Writing, Calculating
- Social Interaction Skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with Minimal Supervision
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Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/