Assistant Teaching Professor - Culinary Arts (One Year Limited Term Contract) - (02052.916)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor for its Culinary Arts Department. This full-time limited-term position involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to program development. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary industry experience and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Professional Development Allowance

Defined Pension Plan

100% employer paid benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience in the culinary industry.
• Classroom and lab teaching experience with innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach various culinary courses at different levels.
• Mentor students and support their achievement.
• Lead department administrative duties and special projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Mentorship

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree

Red Seal Certification

Graduate of a formal Culinary Arts program

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor - Culinary Arts (One Year Limited Term Contract) - (02052.916)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from

12/5/2025

Closing Application Date

26/5/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Vocational Trades(max 850 hrs)

Faculty Type

Limited Term

Anticipated Start Date

1/8/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

31/7/2026

DUTIES

Assistant Teaching Professor - Culinary Arts Department

APPPOINTMENT TYPE: Limited Term – one year

About the position

The Faculty of Adventure Studies, Culinary Arts and Tourism Management (FACT) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a full-time Limited Term position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Culinary Arts Department. This is a bipartite position with a preferred starting date of August 1st, 2025. The position, based on the Kamloops campus, involves teaching (including the scholarship of teaching and learning), structured hands-on instruction and a commitment to various forms of services.

Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc people. Our region also extends into the territories of the Stat’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tsilh’qotin, Dakelh, and Métis peoples.It is within these unceded territories, we would welcome a new faculty member who has an understanding of, and commitment to, decolonization.

The Culinary Arts program at TRU is one of the top Culinary Schools in Canada. This position will be of interest to candidates with demonstrated professional excellence and commitment to teaching and learning, combined with extensive experience in the culinary industry. TRU Culinary Artsis committed to creating an equitable and inclusive culture where people respect each other and value diversity, equity and inclusion. Culinary Arts is keen to diversify its faculty and especially welcomes applications from women, people who identify as Indigenous, Black, as persons of Color, people with disabilities, and people of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team focused on creating innovative experiences and opportunities for student development and the advancement of our department and program. The candidate must be prepared to eventually assume a leadership role within the department, work independently, and serve as a role model who provides mentorship to students. A student-centered approach to teaching and learning, coupled with leadership values that keep the program vibrant, is essential.

The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner with exceptional communication, organizational, administrative, and culinary skills, enabling effective collaboration with both full-time and part-time faculty in a challenging environment. They should demonstrate a commitment to leading the department, have a vision for developing and growing programming, and work collaboratively to position the department for success.

The successful candidate should exhibit strong administrative abilities and understand that classroom activities will not be their primary focus. Their role will involve interacting with other departments, administrators, and faculty to develop and provide opportunities for growth while fostering an excellent experience for students. Emphasis should be placed on the holistic development of the department for overall success, rather than on individual pathways.

The role includesevaluating student progress and facilitating student achievement. Providing ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners and liaising with relevant industry sectors to promote engagement with program participants is required.Being a student-centered instructor, you willbe able to instruct all levels of the Professional Cook programs, culinary diploma level courses and successfully instruct a combination of practical and theory-based classroom scenarios.Expert knowledge of all cooking methods and styles practiced in leading food service establishments is required. Clear and concise understanding of safe and hygienic food handling practices is imperative. Sound skills in classical and contemporary plate presentation as well as cold and hot food production are expected.Computer literacy and competence with online delivery is expected. Successful candidates must provide proof of qualifications.

Duties

• Prepare, organize, and teach classroom courses in a variety of topics such as but not limited to: Soups, stocks and sauces, meat cutting, baking and desserts, Garde manger, vegetarian cuisine, protein cooking, and fine dining. Committed to an emphasis on decolonization, the ability to appropriately incorporate indigenous products and preparation methods could be advantageous.
• All of these courses are taught at introductory and advanced levels; allinvolve a service component. The final teaching assignment will depend on the educational and professional background of the successful candidate.
• Prepare, organize, instruct, and execute special events organized by the culinary department.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Support student achievement in living classrooms
• Lead and participate in department administrative and service duties.
• Perform duties as required by the department for special projects as assigned by the department chairperson.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Red Seal Certification
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or BC Instructors diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a formal Culinary Arts program. Relevant industry experience required including 5 years in a leadership role. Marked and demonstrated professional growth.
• Classroom and lab teaching experience, with a demonstrated ability to be innovative
• Current Food Safe Certification

Pay Band & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $73,666 - $114,124, placement on the Salary Scale is in accordance with the Collective Agreementbetween TRU and TRUFA . This position offers an annual Professional Development Allowance, participation in a Defined Pension Plan and 100% employer paid benefits, which includes extended health & dental, sick leave and short term and long term disability.

Inquiries about program details are welcomed by the department chair, Kimberly Johnstone; [e-mail]

Pay Band

$73,665.93 - $114,124.39 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS12) )

Location

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Culinary Arts Program

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit ourCareers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.