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 IWCCâ??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 arts and science courses:
- Masterâ??s degree is required
- At least 12 graduate credit hours in the discipline
To teach career and technical education (CTE) courses:
- Depending upon discipline one of the following requirements must be met
  - Bachelorâ??s or graduate degree in the discipline
  - At least 12 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 and6000 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 organizational skills including the ability to multitask, 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
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
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 communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
Positive attitude
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
Ability to pass a background check

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

: Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid medical, dental, life;Â HSAÂ with a match,Â IPERSÂ pension plan with over 9% employer match, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. ClickÂ here to learn more!

Employer: Iowa Western Community College (IA)

Address: 2700 College Rd

Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503

Website: https://www.iwcc.edu/

Date Posted	March 6, 2026
Date Closes	May 5, 2026
Requisition	5258771
Located In	Council bluffs, IA
SOC Category	25-1192.00 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Full-Time Culinary Arts Instructor

Description

Job Duties

Qualifications

Physical Demands

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