Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience up to $76,117

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Nutrition, Diet, and Health, the Senior Program Coordinator for Culinary Sciences will be responsible for overseeing the culinary sciences program at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and developing and executing courses in culinary sciences. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Center Director, Dean, program faculty, and industry experts to advance the program's goals and objectives, which include building students' skills and knowledge in culinary sciences and promoting sustainable food practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, revision, and delivery of courses in culinary sciences, including those that support the degree program in nutrition and dietetics.
• Collaborate with industry experts to design experiential learning opportunities that reinforce best practices in the food industry and foster the creativity and innovation of students.
• Chair the Culinary Sciences  Program Advisory Board and work with its members to strengthen the program by identifying and implementing strategies that increase enrollment, ensure high-quality educational experiences for students, and enhance the reputation of the program
• Recruit adjunct faculty and land-grant program participants as needed to deliver courses in culinary sciences and evaluate their effectiveness in teaching courses.
• Develop, implement and evaluate best practices in the culinary sciences program that align with the goals and objectives of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences and UDC's mission of engaging students in research, scholarship, and creative works.
• Manage and report enrollment in culinary sciences courses and programs to ensure revenue goals are met.
• Ensure course and program compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations.
• Publish research in the field of culinary sciences and contribute to ongoing discussions about both the science and the art of cooking through academic conference presentations, publications or other media outlets.
• Build, cultivate, and supervise a team of culinary specialists.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's degree in culinary arts or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in culinary arts or sciences, with a proven record in leadership in a culinary program, academic administration or industry.
• Experience in teaching culinary art or sciences courses (undergraduate students or industry professionals) and leading experiential learning opportunities in fields related to culinary arts or sciences.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing culinary arts or sciences curricula that prioritize best practices in the food industry and sustainable food practices.
• Ability to build relationships with industry leaders and community organizations.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources while ensuring revenue targets are met.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a culturally diverse faculty and leadership team.
• Experience working with accrediting bodies that review culinary sciences programs is considered an asset but not required.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .