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Faculty - Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - Culinary Arts

Position Number: 6195971
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Culinary Arts

Faculty - Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - Culinary Arts

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2504221
Closing: 5/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Culinary Arts Institute (www.uvu.edu/culinary/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin August 2025.
The culinary arts faculty member develops and teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses. These courses may include, but are not limited to, culinary skill development, baking skill development, garde manger, advanced cooking techniques, advanced pastry, and restaurant management to meet the changing needs of the culinary arts industry. The faculty member is involved in catering operations on and off campus. The faculty member engages in scholarship and creative works activities that contribute to the mission of the university, department, and profession. In addition, the faculty member provides service at the department, college, and university levels.

Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.

The Culinary Arts Institute offers an AAS Culinary Arts degree. The Culinary Arts program is accredited through the American Culinary Federation.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to influence and guide the minds of future chefs. The satisfaction of knowing that you're playing a vital role in developing future culinary professionals is one of the many rewards of this position. Moreover, you'll have access to cutting-edge resources and a collaborative community of experts dedicated to staying at the forefront of the culinary industry. You will guide the students in the techniques of not only cooking but also catering aspects as well. The UVU Culinary Arts Institute participates in the production and serving of many catering events, including the Presidential Scholarship Ball, Christmas events for local businesses, and our own Gala that earns funds to help our students and the program. Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate degree in culinary arts, baking, and pastry, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of consistent, full-time executive chef or pastry chef level position in a quality, high-level operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in the culinary field or a related field.
5 years of teaching experience in a related field.
5 years of consistent, full-time executive chef or pastry chef level position in a quality, high-level operation.

Licenses or Certifications:

Certified or certifiable in 1 year as a Certified Executive Pastry Chef, Certified Executive Chef, Certified Chef d' Cuisine, or Certified
Culinary Educator through the American Culinary Federation certification guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing.
Frequent use of fine-hand manipulation is associated with the use of a computer.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Proficiency in appropriate instructional techniques for both classroom and kitchen lab settings in industry based savory
instruction and or industry-based pastry and baking instruction.
Knowledgeable in both classical and contemporary savory cooking techniques and or baking and pastry techniques.
Knowledge in exceptional sanitation standards, culinary math including bakers' percentages if applicable, menu design, purchasing, and storeroom management.
Must be competent to instruct in theory and in practice, savory cooking and plating and or pastry, baking and plating.
Skills in all savory cooking technique and or baking and pastry techniques including garnishes, plating, and the proper use of modern tools and equipment.
Mathematical skills necessary to evaluate A/P, E/P, food costing, menu pricing, budgetary requirements and being profitable in industry.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong program coordination skills
Effective verbal and technical written communication skills
Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong presentation and proposal skills
Ability in the art of industry-based pastry and baking production.
Ability to be creative in developing and perfecting baking and pastry recipes.
Ability to understand and adhere to accreditation process requirements.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to interpret the University's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, exceptional results).
Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student and faculty accountability, attendance, and performance.
Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service and have teaching interests that align with the culinary arts discipline.
Ability to relate with students and effectively teach, train, and mentor students.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4926443/faculty-tenure-track-assistant-professor-culinary-arts

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