Culinary Arts Chef Faculty

Overview:
Who We Are:

 

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family. 

 

What We Offer:

 

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

 

What You Will Do:

National Louis University seeks full-time Culinary Arts Faculty to teach in its Undergraduate programs. Faculty are expected to teach and inspire a culturally and linguistically diverse student population as evidenced by outstanding student teaching evaluations. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to innovative delivery of instruction and support and mentoring of students consistent with National Louis University’s mission. Demonstrated capacity to use a diverse range of effective and new technology-based strategies as well as openness to adopting new practices is expected. Candidates must also be willing and able to participate in the administrative responsibilities of an academic unit, including, but not limited to, assessment, faculty development, new program initiatives, outreach to prospective students, etc. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Essential Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:

Full time presence on campus during teaching days in addition to set office hours.

Providing student support for every aspect of learning in the form of office hours, tutorial assistance, coaching and
career and academic assistance and advice.

Development of coursework, in accord with the college dean and program director, updating course materials to keep
courses at the leading edge of knowledge in the disciplines.

Community service in the form of serving on standing and ad hoc committees, attendance at Senate meetings, etc.

Participation in faculty development initiatives and cross school projects.

Assistance with hiring and training of adjunct faculty

Attendance at key school events such as graduation ceremonies, university community meetings, college and program meetings, professional development training opportunities, etc.

Any other assistance deemed appropriate to promote the program and to maintain its teaching delivery at the highest
level of quality.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Representation of the program and college to outside local, national and international communities through industry consulting, academic or trade press publishing, citations in general media and trade press, attendance at regional, national and international conferences (as approved within the school budget), paper presentations at academic and industry conferences.

Any other assistance deemed necessary to promote the mission and goals of the program, college, and university.

Qualifications:
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

 

Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 10 years of experience in the culinary field in a variety of restaurants in a management role required, Bachelor’s preferred

At least 2 years of teaching experience in Higher Education.

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

American Culinary Federation Certification, preferred
ServSafe, Preferred

Demonstrate excellence in teaching: Teach at least 5 courses per year; collaborate with faculty team to develop an effective student experience for students; facilitate courses by  delivering engaging instruction in a blended, flipped classroom environment; empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and skills being taught;   utilize technology-based teaching platforms, including but not limited to an adaptive courseware engine to aid students in the development of competencies; and, communicate   professionally and relate well to others.

Administrative Planning and Goal Attainment: Ensure all administrative functions are completed in a professional and timely manner and in alignment with institutional and college timelines and due dates. This encompasses the planning and budgeting for the department, formal review of annual program progress and student outcomes, building and deepening external relationships, and operational functions to support students, faculty, and other departments, as well as pertinent strategic initiatives in the annual Departmental/College Action Plan. This position is also responsible for meeting benchmarks and achievement of department, college and university goals including student outcomes such as persistence,   graduation, employment, and student satisfaction.

External Engagement: For professional content area, identify and serve as point of contact for partnerships with relevant external organizations (local and national agencies, nonprofit institutions, professional associations) and NLU’s graduate schools to support the design and continuous improvement of course content to align with industry standards, and to support the creation of work-based learning opportunities for students. Maintain an industry advisory council that represents expertise from a broad range of career areas to provide input on curriculum, student field experiences, and job opportunities for students upon graduation.

Enrollment Growth: In collaboration with the Enrollment and Outreach Departments, support efforts to increase enrollment using a variety of strategies with targeted audiences identified. Develop partnerships and articulations with feeder institutions including high school networks and community colleges.

Employer Pipelines: In collaboration with NLU Career Bridge department, build employer networks to offer a wide range of internship and job opportunities for our students.

Planning: Develops the steps necessary to accomplish long-term goals. Identifies long and short-term goals and establishes realistic plans to reach them. Allocates required resources, allows for contingencies, and ensures that plans fit with the larger needs of the organization. Sets milestones to measure progress along the way.

 

NLU Inclusion Statement:

 

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

 

Special Instructions:
Please Include the following along with your application:
- Required Attachments:
- Cover Letter
- RESUME or Resume
- Teaching Philosophy
- Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)

- Optional Attachments:
- Letters of Recommendation
- Sample Syllabus
- Additional Licenses/Certificate
- Course Evaluations

NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form

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