Company description

Each one of us — students and employees — has come to JWU with a purpose. A purpose to excel, to contribute and to follow our passions and meet our goals. Our university is composed of highly dedicated employees who share a wide spectrum of skills, abilities and talents. With a history that spans over 100 years, JWU provides students with an exceptional blend of traditional and experiential education.

Job description

Summary

Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in food safety, food science or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University (Eligible candidates may apply if their master’s degree will be completed by July 2024.)
• Private or public sector professional experience in food safety regulation, planning and/or implementation

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in food safety, food science or a related field of study 
• Three or more years of post-secondary teaching experience

 

Please note: 

Review of applications shall begin immediately for position starting in Fall 2024.

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline