Adjunct Faculty - Culinary Arts

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark, NJ invites applications for an Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction in Introduction to Culinary Arts and Front- and Back-of-House Operations. The role blends academic theory with practical kitchen skills to prepare students for careers in foodservice and hospitality.

Candidate must have an Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field and 5+ years of industry experience; teaching experience and ServSafe

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years Industry experience in culinary arts, foodservice, or hospitality operations required
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations

Skills

Culinary industry experience

Teaching/training experience

ServSafe certification

Strong communication skills

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

The Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor will deliver high-quality instruction in the Introduction to Culinary Arts and Front- and Back-of-House Operations courses, fostering a supportive, engaging, and industry-relevant learning environment. The instructor combines academic expertise with practical culinary skills to prepare students for careers in the food & beverage operations and hospitality & tourism.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $1003 per credit hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence

Duties & Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.


• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.


• Move between buildings.


• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.


• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.


• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.


• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.


• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.


• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.


• Move between buildings.


• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.


• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.


• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.


• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.


• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred


• A minimum of 5 years Industry experience in culinary arts, foodservice, or hospitality operations required


• Prior teaching or training experience preferred


• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification preferred


• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations

Minimum Education Requirements Associate’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

• Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations and culinary techniques


• Ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on culinary instruction


• Understanding of current industry trends, sustainability, and hospitality best practices


• Commitment to student success, professionalism, and inclusive learning environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

• Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations and culinary techniques


• Ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on culinary instruction


• Understanding of current industry trends, sustainability, and hospitality best practices


• Commitment to student success, professionalism, and inclusive learning environments

Posting Information

Open Date

08/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

06/30/2027

Special Instructions Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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