Instructional Specialist- Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute (HCAT)
Anne Arundel Community College
- Glen Burnie, MD
- $62,901-78,626 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Provide instruction as assigned each term. Assigned courses may be credit, noncredit, open enrollment, or contract-based hospitality courses. Responsibilities include preparing relevant course materials and performing lead instructor responsibilities, where applicable. As a lead instructor, coordinate course delivery and training with adjunct instructors to ensure HCAT standards are met. Provides support, mentoring, and curricular guidance for new full-time instructional specialists and part-time instructors. Responsible for coordinating with the facilities manager regarding product and equipment needs.CURRICULUM:
Recommend, assist in the development, and incorporate curriculum updates as necessary to maintain currency and relevance. Ensure that a variety of technologies are incorporated into the delivery of assigned courses and programs. Participate in the development and monitoring of course and program outcome assessments, curriculum reports, DEIAA and other administrative projects. Develop and continuously review courses and programs for currency and relevance to improve and expand programs and instruction.RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT:
Actively engage in HCAT Institute outreach initiatives. This includes participation and/or leadership of open houses, recruitment events, school fairs, trade shows, etc. The Instructional Specialist must also provide mentoring and advising for students, including maintaining a regular schedule of posted student advising hours. Track learning outcomes within courses and participate in learning outcome assessments.ADMINISTRATIVE:
Meet deadlines in the preparation and submission of projects and all related reports as directed. Support and implement
identified program goals and objectives and the college's strategic objective in the operations of HCAT. Participate in the development of assigned course budgets. Maintain responsibility for working within the budget framework.
Attend all departmental, divisional, and assigned association meetings as requested.OTHER DUTIES:
As assigned by the Assistant Director, Director and/or Dean.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Management, or related subject matterMinimum of two years of related industry experience.A minimum of two years' experience teaching credit, noncredit, or continuing education courses, preferably in a college environment, is required. Experience with mentoring and advising students is also preferred.Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.Experience with curriculum development.Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations.Strong organizational skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse populations (students, administrators, faculty/staff, professional organizations/associations, and the general public).Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with microcomputer applications such as word processing, database management, or industry-specific point of sales systems.Ability to work with minimal supervision with attention to detail and deadlines.