Adjunct Faculty – Baking and Pastry Arts – (Spring 2027)

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition benefits for adjunct employees

401(k) retirement plan

Employee perks and discounts

On-campus fitness and wellness ресурес

Descripción de la vacante

Grand Canyon University (GCU) invites applicants for adjunct instructor roles in Baking and Pastry Arts at the Phoenix campus. You will deliver engaging, on-site instruction for Spring 2027, guiding students through mise en place, baking techniques, and pastry fundamentals while aligning with the college's mission.

Ideal candidates hold an MBA in related fields and have at least five years of leadership in hospitality; PhD/DBA is a plus.

Formación

• Master's level MBA in a relevant field (Food Business or Hospitality/Culinary Management) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality.
• PhD/DBA in Management or Hospitality Management is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions.
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching.
• Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University.

Conocimientos

MBA in Food Business

Hospitality leadership

Culinary management

Educación

MBA in Food Business, Hospitality Management or Culinary Management

PhD/DBA in Management or Hospitality Management (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders. As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Colangelo College of Business is a Christian business school for servant leaders and innovation based upon ethics, purpose and stakeholder integration to help communities prosper and flourish.

Baking and Pastry Arts

This course equips students with essential knowledge and techniques required for professional baking. Beginning with proper baking mise en place and baker's percentage calculations, students develop the organizational and mathematical skills critical for consistency and scalability in production. The curriculum explores the science of baking, providing a deep understanding of ingredient functions, chemical reactions, and how various factors affect final products. Students will master fundamental baking techniques across multiple categories, including breads, cookies, pies, tarts, and savory baked goods, while also developing skills in classic and contemporary pastry preparations. The course concludes with an examination of retail baking operations, covering production planning, product costing, merchandising, and customer service strategies.

Why Work at GCU?

• Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee perks and discounts
• On-campus fitness and wellness resources

Location: GCU Main Campus – Phoenix, AZ

In-person, on-campus instruction

Term: Spring 2027 (01/04/27 – 04/25/2027) Monday 9am

What You Will Do

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes
• Assess student performance and provide feedback
• Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching
• Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring

• Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Food Business, Hospitality Management or Culinary Management
• 5 years of culinary leadership experience in the hospitality industry
• Preferred Qualifications: PhD/DBA Management PhD/DBA Hospitality Management

Join GCU and help students discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make an impact in their communities.

About Grand Canyon University

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.