Adjunct Instructor - Hospitality

Adjunct Instructor – Hospitality
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY

Salary: Current adjunct rate

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is seeking exceptional colleagues with an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; a focus on student success in a learner‑centered environment; and a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including online instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Position: MVCC's School of Business and Hospitality invites applications for part‑time Adjunct Instructors
. We are seeking instructors to teach courses in the following disciplines:
Culinary Arts & Baking & Pastry Arts
. Ideal applicants will have extensive restaurant or bakeshop experience.

Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in traditional classroom settings, virtually, or a combination. This position may include both daytime and evening class assignments. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications and availability of the individual and the School needs.

• Facilitate classroom instruction and teach assigned classes in accordance with the learning objectives.
• Develop and maintain syllabus materials.
• Evaluate student performance; maintain grades and enter midterm and final grades.
• Respond promptly to student inquiries.
• Maintain attendance records according to MVCC standards.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using discretion, patience, and courtesy.

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in discipline or Associate degree with five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in hospitality education.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In addition to the required application, all applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position and a detailed resume/CV. Official academic transcripts will be required upon hire.

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Start Date:

7/21/2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi‑cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups.

We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio‑economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.