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Essential Duties

• Face-to-face instruction at the undergraduate level in applied culinary courses (willingness to explore online instruction should it be warranted).
• Excellence in teaching, student advising and career mentoring.
• Assistance with program assessment and reporting.
• Supporting efforts to recruit new students and secure program growth.
• Continued innovation in curriculum and educational delivery.
• Continued professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Maintaining an office and strong on-campus presence at MUW.
• Sponsor and advise student organizations and competition teams.
• Assistance with procurement and maintenance of inventory.
• Maintaining a strong presence in the community and region.
• Service at College, departmental, and University levels.
• Work with a collaborative spirit in furtherance of the mission of Mississippi University for Women, the College of Business and Professional Studies, and the Culinary Arts Institute.
• Other College, departmental, and University duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must meet one of the two minimum requirements below:

1. Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Workforce Development, or field related to the development of a skilled culinary workforce

2. Master’s degree in any discipline plus must meet one of the following requirements below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or relevant field,
  • 2 years of experience in teaching Culinary Arts at any level, or
  • 2 years of industry experience.
• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or relevant field,
  • 5 years of experience teaching Culinary Arts at any level, or
  • 5 years of industry experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 years of industry experience.
• 3 years teaching experience in culinary arts or related field.
• Experience with outreach to community college and high school culinary arts programs.
• Maintenance of ServSafe certification.

Job Description Summary

The Mississippi University for Women College of Business and Professional Studies invites applications for a 9-month Chef Instructor in the Culinary Arts Institute beginning in August 2025, with a January 2025 appointment possible. Among several duties, the successful candidate will provide face-to-face instruction at the undergraduate level of up to 12 hours a semester primarily in applied culinary arts courses as well as maintain a record of excellence in teaching, student advising, and career mentoring. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.

Candidates should upload the following in the application:

• letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• teaching philosophy
• unofficial transcripts
• copies of at least 5 course evaluations from an array of different courses taught (optional but preferred).
• three letters of recommendation (particularly those that address teaching and advising effectiveness).

Preferred start: August 2025