Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Culinary Arts

Austin Peay State University · Clarksville

Position Summary

Austin Peay State University invites applications for adjunct opportunities in the Culinary Arts within the Associates of Applied Science Degree in Professional Services with a concentration in Culinary Arts or Recreation Administration.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Earned Associates 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 at least 3-5 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 search will be required of the successful applicant

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience

Primary duties and responsibilities

The Culinary Arts Adjunct Instructor will teach no more than four (4) classes per semester
This assignment may include evening and weekend hours, as well as teaching at all APSU campus locations.
Candidates must possess a strong commitment to teaching and learning, working with diverse populations, and growing the university's mission and vision.

In addition to teaching, the instructor must be ready and able to assist by working with other adjunct Culinary Arts Instructors and by promoting the program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A background in the areas of sanitation, nutrition, food production, baking, specialty cuisine, and catering.
Effective communication skills

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 over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.

Austin Peay State University invites applications for adjunct opportunities in the Culinary Arts within the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Professional Services with a concentration in Culinary Arts or Recreation Administration.

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