Adjunct Faculty – Foundational Culinary Skills – (Spring 2027)

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee perks and discounts

On-campus fitness resources

Impactful teaching opportunity

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking passionate adjunct instructors for culinary courses at the GCU Main Campus in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will provide high-quality instruction, support student success, and facilitate hands-on learning in a professional kitchen environment.

The position requires a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with culinary leadership experience and offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary leadership experience in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Classroom instruction

Student engagement

Industry knowledge

Feedback assessment

Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

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.

Foundational Culinary Skills: This course provides students with the essential knowledge and practical techniques required for professional food service operations. The course integrates food safety protocols, fundamental cooking methods, and food science principles to establish a solid foundation for careers in culinary arts and food service. Students develop proficiency in knife skills, stock and sauce preparation, soup making, and basic menu planning while preparing for the industry-standard ServSafe Manager certification. The course emphasizes hands‑on learning in a professional kitchen environment, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application to prepare students for advanced culinary coursework and entry-level positions in the food service industry.

Why Work at GCU?

• Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee perks and discounts
• On-campus fitness and wellness resources
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

Location:

GCU Main Campus – Phoenix, AZ

• In-person, on-campus instruction
• Term: Spring 2027 (01/04/27 – 04/25/2027)

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

• 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

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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

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