Position Summary

The Instructional Specialist I for the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute (HCAT) plays a vital role in advancing hospitality education at Anne Arundel Community College. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction across credit and noncredit courses, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and supporting the Institute’s mission through academic advising, student mentoring, curriculum development, and leadership of special events. As a key member of the HCAT team, the Instructional Specialist I contributes to the excellence and innovation that defines the program’s reputation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

INSTRUCTION:
• Deliver in-person and online instruction each term for assigned hospitality courses, including credit, noncredit, open enrollment, and contract-based offerings.
• Prepare and maintain relevant course materials to support effective instruction and student learning.
• Serve as lead instructor when assigned, overseeing course delivery and coordinating training with part-time faculty to ensure alignment with HCAT standards.
• Collaborate with HCAT operations to identify and fulfill product and equipment needs for instructional and event purposes.

CURRICULUM:
• Recommend and assist in the development of curriculum updates to ensure relevance and alignment with current standards.
• Incorporate curriculum changes as necessary to maintain currency across courses and programs.
• Integrate a variety of technologies into the delivery of assigned courses and instructional programs.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of:
o Course and program outcome assessments
o Digital Accessibility in course content and support resources
o Curriculum reports



ADMINISTRATIVE:
• Prepare and submit projects and all related reports in accordance with established deadlines and directives.
• Support and implement designated program goals and objectives, as well as the college’s strategic initiatives within HCAT operations.
• Participate in the development of assigned course budgets.
• Maintain accountability for operating within the approved budget framework.
• Attend all required departmental, divisional, and assigned association meetings as requested.

SPECIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT:
• Lead front-of-house operations for HCAT special events, including but not limited to:
o Completing banquet event orders (BEOs)
o Assist with procuring food and supplies
o Managing event setup, execution, and post-event cleanup

OTHER DUTIES:
• Assigned by the Assistant Director, Director and/or Dean.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business management or related subject matter OR associate’s degree and Executive-level industry certification.

Minimum of five years of food and hospitality industry experience.

Minimum of two years’ experience teaching credit, noncredit, or continuing education courses, preferably in a college environment. Experience with mentoring and advising students.

ServSafe Managers Certification or commensurate food safety certification

Experience with curriculum development and digital accessibility.

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse populations (students, administrators, faculty/staff, professional organizations/associations, and the public).

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in planning and executing special events, preferred.

Familiarity with microcomputer applications such as word processing, database management or industry specific point of sales systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Ability to work with minimal supervision with attention to details and deadlines.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.