Culinary Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Culinary Instructor to teach and mentor students at the Indiana State Prison. This role involves providing hands-on instruction in culinary skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation, while helping students develop workforce-ready skills to support their reentry success. The ideal candidate will have professional culinary experience, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to student growth and success. Come join our team! General purpose and scope of the position Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of students along with assessing the effectiveness of academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach. Provide instruction needed for students to qualify for certification in the respective fields. This is a full-time year round teaching position located at the Indiana State Prison Major Responsibilities Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner; provide hands-on training Maintain records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by the correctional facility, Ivy Tech and Indiana Department of Corrections Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner. Begin and end classes on time according to IDOC, Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech schedules. Provide education services utilizing the materials and equipment required in the curriculum from the Certifying Agency Assess student learning according to Indiana Workforce Development Educational Functioning Level Assessment Policy, DWD Policy. Maintain records as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech Community College. Record student data in a Department of Workforce Development data base for National Reporting Purposes. Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, peers, and community leaders. Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech and Facility property. Attend meetings as required. Minimum Qualifications: Relevant and documented work experience in the vocational field. Possess or be willing to obtain a Workplace Specialist Permit. Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in a correctional facility Pay and Benefit Information: Pay range of $48,000-$52,000 annually - depending on qualifications Monday through Friday work week For Your Health Medical plan options: choice of two plans, including one with a generous employer HSA contribution Prescription drug coverage Dental and vision plans Flexible spending accounts Pre-tax deductions for medical, dental, and vision Employer-paid life insurance, plus additional life and dependent life coverage options Short-term and long-term disability Voluntary benefits (whole life, critical illness, accident) For Your Life Flexible hours Ample time off, including paid vacation of up to 17 days for new full-time staff, plus 8 paid holidays and winter recess Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program Bereavement, sick, and military leave Paid volunteer time Wellness program Tobacco cessation and health management programs Identity theft protection Travel assistance For Your Future Retirement savings plan with 10% College contribution for full-time staff, plus the option to make your own pre- and post-tax contributions Deferred compensation plan Financial concierge team to improve and maintain your financial well-being Tuition reimbursement for employees Fee remission for tuition and textbooks for employees, spouses, and legal dependents — 15 credit hours for full-time Paid professional development, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars More Perks* Gym discounts Employee recognition and awards Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices Ivy Tech qualifies as an eligible employer under the DOL public service loan forgiveness program Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we’re here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day. We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention. By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential. We’re highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college. Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff. One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees. More than anything, you’ll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000