Job Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will remain open until filled.

Posting Details

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Position Information

Position Title

Culinary Arts Diploma Instructor - Sessional

Faculty/Instructor Profile

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success. Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline. Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic's future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

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Faculty Profile

Position Responsibilities

Culinary Arts within the School of Trades and Technology seeks applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time position for the up-coming 2025 Fall term (start date, mid-August).

The Culinary Arts Diploma program is delivered at RDP's main campus utilizing the Cornerstone Dining Room. Through a variety of diverse culinary activities we provide students hands-on practical experience affording them opportunities to enter the professional food services sector with applicable and relevant attributes. Practical applied knowledge and industry relevant skills are taught in an active kitchen environment. These valuable qualities are reinforced with applied industry experience through work-integrated-learning (WIL) Co-Op work placements. The diversity of learning activities provide RDP Culinary graduates strong desirability with employers throughout Central Alberta and beyond.

The successful applicant will bring significant knowledge of classic & contemporary cooking techniques through diverse cuisines. They will be familiar with current industry trends and have a broad knowledge of diverse ingredients and their applications. Candidates must demonstrate a strong background in multiple areas of commercial food service including, hot kitchen, cold kitchen, banqueting, meat cutting and baking/pastry. Those candidates with previous post-secondary teaching experience will be given advanced standing.

Excellent communication skills are expected for effective knowledge transfer of industry standards and techniques to learners from diverse backgrounds. Instructors will participate in the design, development, and delivery the RDP Culinary Arts Diploma program. The program is delivered in a full-time linear model of twenty-five instructional hours per week across four fifteen-week terms. The Co-op work placement in the third term requires that the faculty member will maintain regular communication and support remotely, and on-site at student work placements. This is a hands-on role with strong emphasis on techniques and methodologies through technical delivery and demonstration; followed by applied skills practice, assessment, and effectively communicated feedback. In addition to the cooking components, the successful candidate must demonstrate effective teaching of basic kitchen mathematics including recipe costing & conversions, yields, and measurement standards, as well as food safety and food service business acumen.

Instructors are responsible for the development, delivery, assessment, and recording/reporting of all learner activities. Support to carry out activities of the requisite program outline are supported by program assistants and the department Chair of Culinary Arts.

Red Deer Polytechnic's School of Trades and Technology

is a multidisciplinary school committed to innovation, applied learning, and student success across a broad spectrum of programs. We are Alberta's third-largest provider of

Skilled Trades Apprenticeship

training, offering 17 trades and two

Engineering Technology

diplomas. RDP is a major sponsor of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills. Alongside this, our

Science

and

Computing

programs are rapidly growing, offering certificates, diplomas, university transfer options, and collaborative degrees that prepare students for careers in research, industry, health, and technology.
Our School's strength lies in its diversity--where apprentices learn alongside future scientists, engineers, and technology professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to innovation centres and cutting-edge equipment. Faculty across all disciplines prioritize excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Whether in the trades, engineering technology, sciences, or computing fields, our graduates are known for being skilled, adaptable, and ready to contribute to the evolving needs of Central Alberta and beyond.

For further information contact:
Steve Walker-Duncan, Associate Dean

School of Trades and Technology

Phone: (403) 356-4960
Email:

Steve.Walker-Duncan@rdpolytech.ca

Required Qualifications

Journeyperson Certificate with Red Seal or Culinary Arts diploma with relevant experience Minimum 5 years of progressive professional cooking experience with evolving supervisory roles Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Effective time management and organizational skills Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others Comfortable with public speaking, and able to convey course subjects to diverse students and learning styles Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:Experience teaching post-secondary learners through both in-person and online formats

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding. The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.



This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer

Polytechnic

(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-theart research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic is guided by the foundational statements in our

2030 Strategic Plan

.

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta's economy and society to thrive.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Metis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our

polytechnic community

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Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2025-F-033

Faculty Employment Type

Sessional

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/11/2025

Position End Date (if term-certain)

04/29/2026

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

Open Date

05/13/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact

Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents