Job Title: Adjunct Substitute Instructor

Department: Academics

Reports to: Academic Dean/Program Manager

General Purpose: The Substitute Instructor will teach courses and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) based on their qualifications and credentials when the need arises. The substitute instructor will manage student learning in accordance with the goals and guidelines of the department and institution and will be responsible for planning and delivering approved curriculum.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach up to 27.5 hours/week.

• Prepare lesson plans.

• Deliver lectures and facilitate project-based learning (PBL) on various hospitality industry topics.

• Assist students in the learning process.

• Evaluate and monitor student progress.

• Keep necessary records to report satisfactory academic progress (SAP) to the campus dean.

• Attend quarterly instructor in-service meetings.

• Stay abreast with the novelties in teaching by attending professional development activities outside of CSI.

• Organize and lead field trips for students at least once per quarter.

• Actively contribute to program improvement.

• Provide academic advising and support to students.

• Participate in curriculum development when functioning in the role of an SME

Education and/or Experience: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The major or field of study should be directly related to the program in which the instructor will function. If the degree is not in a related field, candidates must have at least two years of related work experience or evidence of specialized training or competency related to the field and industry.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.

Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Experienced in presenting material to students and all levels of employees.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.

Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to negotiate with vendors.

Equipment/Computer Skills:

High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Able to adapt quickly to software applications including course management systems, learning management systems, etc.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Motivational/Leadership - Passionate about teaching, learning, students and overall academic environment; Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust; shows courage to act; motivates others to perform well.

• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control.

• Managing People - Effectively leads and develops staff. Effectively directs staff and provides ongoing feedback. Accurately evaluates performance, matches abilities and job requirements, establishes an effective working relationship.

• Teambuilding - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Verbal Communications - Speaks clearly & persuasively; Listens well; responds appropriately; Personable; Demonstrates presentation /platform skills.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking & creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work and performance of program.

• Analytical Skills - Collects & researches data; uses intuition & experience to complement data; designs work flows & procedures.

• Initiative - Self-starting; creative; motivated; searches for and establishes new, improved methods and procedures.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Can “think on your feet”.

• Diversity Commitment - Shows respect & sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment free environment; ability to work with diverse population of students and staff.

• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Organized - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Works in an organized manner; plans for additional resources; sets goals & objectives. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Sick Time