Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District invites applications for an Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (Temporary). The role focuses on high‑quality instruction in a diverse learning environment and carries responsibilities from planning to evaluation of student outcomes.

The position requires teaching in Baking and Pastry, with duties including lesson planning, class instruction, and maintaining records. Open dates in November 2026; employment begins January 25, 2027 for a 5‑month term.

Qualifications

• Degrees must be from an accredited college/university; transcripts must show degrees conferred.
• The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications:
• Equivalency may be used to meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking and discussion.
• Evaluate student progress and grades; provide feedback to learners.
• Meet with students outside of scheduled class times as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics expectations for part-time/temporary faculty.
• Keep current knowledge in baking and pastry or culinary arts areas.
• Fulfill duties of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records and documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of relevant professional in Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts experience

Associate degree AND six years of relevant professional experience in Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts

The equivalent

Job description

Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01386

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary:

Description of Position

The Culinary Arts Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part‑time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 25, 2027. The primary focus in this position is to deliver high‑quality instruction in a healthy learning environment. The Baking/Pastry Chef Instructor is responsible for overall class planning and instruction.

The responsibilities of the position include preparing lesson plans, teaching and evaluating students, preparing and revising course guides and other educational materials, and assessing degree program learning outcomes.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and underrepresented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength‑based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries

Elisabeth Schwarz, Chef Instructor

[e-mail]

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part‑Time Faculty

Department: C8060‑Culinary Arts

Duties and Responsibilities

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification‑Education/Experience

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred. The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of relevant professional in Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts experience OR
2. Associate degree AND six years of relevant professional experience in Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts OR
3. The equivalent

EQUIVALENCY

If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

Job Dates and Terms

Job Open Date: 11/06/2026

Job Close Date: 11/22/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: 1-25-2027

# of Months: 5

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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