Adjunct Faculty - Culinary Arts

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Harper College invites qualified applicants to join our Career and Technical Programs as adjunct faculty in Culinary Arts. The role teaches FSM110 Advanced Quantity Culinary Arts and FSM162 Classical Cuisine, with a workload up to 24 contact hours per year, delivered in daytime, evening, or online formats.

Ideal candidates have one year of hospitality or FACS experience, two years of teaching college courses in culinary arts, and a bachelor’s in culinary arts or related field.

Qualifications

• One year of hospitality or FACS experience.
• Two years of teaching college courses in culinary arts or related areas; plus two+ years non-teaching hospitality/FACS experience.
• Bachelor’s in culinary arts, hospitality management, FACS, or related field and equivalent of one year’s full-time non-teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct workload up to 24 contact hours per academic year; daytime, evening, and/or online delivery based on demand.
• Deliver course content aligned with curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments reflecting current industry practices; ensure course outcomes are met.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment supporting diverse learning styles and student success.
• Use technology and other resources to enhance delivery, including online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and grades; adhere to mid-term verification and final grade posting deadlines.
• Adhere to institutional policies including academic integrity and accessibility.

Skills

one year hospitality or FACS exp.

two years teaching college courses

BA in culinary arts or related field

Education

Bachelor’s in culinary arts or related field

Job description

ABOUT US

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and openedSeptember 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier communitycolleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and fortransfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand certification programs, advanced career programs, workforcetraining, professional development, continuing education classes,accelerated degree options for adults and developmental educationprograms.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitablecompensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salaryranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage opendiscussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with anyquestions you may have regarding salary details. Harper Collegetypically offers compensation up to the median market rate for thisposition. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligningwith both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience.To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

QUALIFICATIONS

• The equivalent of one year's full-time non-teaching work experiencewithin hospitality or FACS area.

• Two years of teaching college courses in culinary arts or relatedareas. Two or more years of full-time, non-teaching work experiencewithin hospitality or FACS area.

• Bachelor’s in culinary arts, hospitality management, FACS, orrelated area and the equivalent of one year’s full-timenon-teaching work experience within hospitality or FACS area.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study thatinvolve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate coreacademic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge toprovide students with a pathway to postsecondary education andcareers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjunct faculty may be assigned a maximum workload of 24 contacthours or equivalent per academic year (i.e., fall and springsemesters). Classes within the program are offered in daytime,evening, and/or online modalities based on student demand.

• Deliver course content that aligns with the college’s curriculumstandards and student learning outcomes.

• Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments that reflectcurrent industry practices and ensure course outcomes aremet.

• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment thataccommodates diverse learning styles and promotes studentsuccess.

• Use technology and other resources to enhance course delivery andstudent engagement, including online, hybrid, or face-to-facemodalities.

• Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and grades.

• Must adhere to mid-term verification and final grade postingdeadlines.

• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures, including thoserelated to academic integrity and accessibility.

Courses to be taught :

• FSM110 Advanced Quantity CulinaryArts
• FSM162 Classical Cuisine