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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part Time Hospitality Instructor
Position Category
Faculty
Position Status
FLSA
Exempt
Advertised Salary
$1,008 per lecture hour/$903 per lab hour.
Department
Savor - Academic
Working Hours
Days & Times varies
General Description
SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time Instructor to teach various courses in the Hospitality program. The part time Hospitality Instructor will support the mission of the Hospitality Operations department and the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. This position will be responsible for delivering course content for academic classes as assigned by the division chair/AVP of the Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Division. This position is located at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in Niagara Falls, NY.
Candidates meeting the required qualifications will take part in a face to face interview, focusing on question and answers, along with course topic lesson plan demonstration.
Remuneration for this position is: $1,008 per lecture hour/$903 per lab hour.
In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.
Typical Work Activities
• Teach courses in the delivery format agreed upon (face-to-face, face-to-face with Zoom option, hyflex, hybrid, blended, or online)
• Track attendance
• Complete census reports
• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester
• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester
• Incorporate Blackboard and Starfish learning platforms as a mode of communication and retention strategies for students.
• Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions
Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population. Must be able to coordinate numerous tasks and projects simultaneously; must possess good organizational skills; must possess and have proven excellent customer service skills; must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and students both verbally and in writing; must also possess good listening skills and be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions; must be able to relate to a diverse academic community as well as members of the WNY community; ability to operate computers; ability to prepare written report; must have the capability to travel; must be able to work evenings and weekends as required; must ability to physically perform the functions of the position. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.
Required Qualifications
Industry Experience in Hospitality related field (i.e. Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, etc.) plus two to four years' full time management experience in Front of House at a restaurant,
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor or Master's degree in a Hospitality related field (i.e. Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, etc.) or Business Management; plus three years full time teaching experience or part time equivalent in a Hospitality related program; plus five to seven years full time management experience at a Front of the House upscale restaurant. Experience in developing and accessing course and program student learning outcomes.
License(s)/Certifications
About SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F116P
Open Date
04/26/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.