Duties:Teaching 12 to 15 contact hours of courses per week with one to four preparations in the area of Hotel and Restaurant Operations, World Tourism, advanced courses in Hospitality Supervision, Front Office Management, Food Preparation & Quality Cooking, Food Beverage Management and Hospitality Marketing. Teaching classes in accordance with the goals and objectives of the course as described in the course outline. Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and student learning outcomes/grades, in accordance with COM-FSM regulations. Submitting records to Chairperson after the end of the semester/session. Keeping at least 5 office hours per week. Participating in one standing committee; may be asked to participate in adhoc committees. Advising students. Participating in special College functions such as graduation. Participating in Division activities.  This includes meetings, curriculum development and developing procedures for improving current classes. Participating in assessment activities. Participating in professional development. Attending to additional needs of the College or the community as agreed upon by the faculty member in consultation with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent with earned Journeyman certificate in the occupational teaching area or related field and 8 years of full-time equivalent related occupational work experience or four years full-time teaching at the post secondary level. BA in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Tourism from an accredited institution with 6 years of full-time equivalent related occupational work experience or 3 years of full-time teaching at the post secondary level preferred. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards.

Ability & Knowledge: Use of materials and equipment in a teaching kitchen lab and ability to teach basic HTM curriculum. Hospitality and Tourism skills ranging from Chef to Front desk preferred. Experience with the establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level.

Contact: Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Process: Applicants must submit an interest letter, resume, COM-FSM Employment Application form, official transcripts, a brief teaching philosophy, and 3 up to date letters of recommendation to Human Resources Office at the address above or send via E-mail to hro@comfsm.fm no later than July 20, 2010. Review and interview will follow shortly.