Adjunct Instructor - Culinary Arts

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Adjunct Instructor - Culinary Arts

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The Pellissippi State Culinary Institute is seeking an experienced and passionate culinary professional to join our team as an Adjunct Culinary Instructor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching hands‑on culinary courses, guiding students through foundational and advanced cooking techniques, and preparing them for careers in the culinary industry. This position requires an individual with a strong background in culinary arts, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student success.

Culinary Arts

• Teach assigned culinary courses in alignment with the department’s curriculum.
• Provide instruction on a variety of culinary techniques, including knife skills, cooking methods, and food safety.
• Plan and execute class lectures, practical demonstrations, and assessments.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and growth.
• Assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and offer mentorship and guidance.
• Maintain a professional kitchen environment, ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with full‑time faculty and staff to continuously improve course offerings.
• Stay current on culinary trends and industry best practices.
• Assist culinary staff in planning and execution of off‑site catering events.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, manipulate kitchen instruments with hands, operate kitchen equipment, and be mobile 100% of the time while on and between campuses.
• Ability to lift bulk food products and equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Auditory acuity in a noisy kitchen environment to respond to student emergencies.
• Visual acuity to observe student activity and assess food quality.
• Tolerance of frequent temperature shifts (frozen to extreme heat) and ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the culinary industry, including kitchen management and food preparation.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to withstand 10+ hours on your feet.
• Current Serv Safe certification (or equivalent food safety certification) preferred.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring students pursuing careers in the culinary arts.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Postings close yearly on January 31; to keep your application active, re‑apply each year.

To be considered, create an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Please note:

attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application form. Part‑time work experience is calculated at 50% of full‑time experience.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.

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