Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality Management (Restaurant/Food Service)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 808 - 1,094; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Hospitality Management with emphasis on Restaurant/Food Service at Westshore Campus. The part-time position supports diverse course offerings through flexible scheduling.

The role involves delivering engaging coursework, preparing materials, evaluating students, maintaining attendance, and meeting with supervisors to support teaching duties and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management or related field; 5 years supervisory experience in full-service food service.
• ServSafe certification; proficient in related industry software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.
• Appropriately responds to community needs.

Responsibilities

• Teaches hospitality management courses with emphasis on Food/Service Management.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi and assignments.
• Evaluates and grades student work and examinations.
• Maintains attendance records and required documentation.
• Be available to students for coaching; attends periodic meetings with supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience in hospitality

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry software familiarity

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality Management (Restaurant/Food Service)

Special Note: This is a part‑time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Business, Legal Professions & Hospitality

Location: Westshore Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req7190

Employment Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a variety of hospitality management courses with emphasis on Food/Service Management such as Introduction to Hospitality, Sanitation and Safety, Customer Service, Cost Control, Hospitality Purchasing, Fundamentals of Restaurant/Foodservice Management, Dining Room Operations, Beverage Management, Restaurant Marketing, Restaurant/Foodservice Entrepreneurship.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field with 5 years of industry experience in a supervisory or managerial role in full service food service operations; substantial and related work experience may be equivalent to a degree
• ServSafe certification; proficient in related industry software
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Education or related field with 5 years of recent industry experience in a full-service restaurant or foodservice establishment at a supervisory level
• Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
• Teaching or training experience in food service or related fields at the college or vocational/technical level with skills in curriculum design, instructional methods, evaluation and assessment; proficient in presentation software and spreadsheet programs

Application Requirements

Upload unofficial transcript & license/certifications as required.

Compensation

Part-Time Faculty position with a set rate of pay: $951/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.