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Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts Institute

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Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts Institute
Unit Name Culinary Arts Institute
Salary Grade Faculty
Number of Months 9 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range
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鈥檚 degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Workforce Development, or field related to the development of a skilled culinary workforce
2. Master鈥檚 degree in any discipline plus must meet one of the following requirements below:
  • Bachelor鈥檚 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
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number FY20254F
Open Date 06/03/2025
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • MUW Departmental Announcement
    • MUW Human Resources Office
    • MUW Website
    • Mississippi Employment Service
    • Local Newspaper
    • In-state Newspaper
    • Out-of-state Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Friend
    • Journal/Periodical
    • Off-campus Recruitment
    • Women/Minority Publication
    • Contacted by department and invited to apply
    • Other
    • The Academic Network (TAN)
  2. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Course Evaluation Results
  2. Unofficial Transcript 2
  3. Unofficial Transcript 3