Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Baking & Pastry

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,980 - 196,914; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Savings programs

Mentoring for professional development

Job summary

The City University of New York seeks adjunct faculty for its Culinary Arts Program at Kingsborough Community College. Candidates should have extensive industry experience and a passion for teaching. Responsibilities include teaching lab and lecture courses, creating curricula, and assessing student performance. Ideal candidates possess strong baking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a relevant degree. Compensation ranges from $112.50 to $142.94 per hour, which will increase in 2026. CUNY values diversity and offers a supportive environment for faculty development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of post-degree employment in Baking and Pastry.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach lab and lecture courses within the Culinary Arts curriculum.
• Create and present curricula and course materials.
• Administer and evaluate student work and performance.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings and trainings.

Skills

Fundamental baking skills

Technical baking skills

Effective communication

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

NYC Food Handler’s License

Serve-Safe Food Safety Certificate

Job description

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Culinary Arts Program at Kingsborough Community College seeks adjunct faculty with significant industry and teaching experience to join our team. We are looking for talented professionals who have a passion to teach and want to share their knowledge with students. Successful candidates will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning needs.

Duties Include

• Teach both lab and lecture courses within the Culinary Arts curriculum, including introductory and advanced baking and pastry arts, patisserie, chocolate and sugar confections, artisan breads, cake decorating, culinary arts, food service management, and food safety and sanitation.
• Create, develop and present curricula and course materials including lectures and assignments.
• Administer and evaluate student work, including assignments, exams, and lab performance.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings and trainings, as required.
• Day, evening, and weekend teaching may be required based on the needs of the Program.

Ideal Candidates Should Have

• Strong fundamental and technical baking and pastry skills.
• Specialty skills and experience with chocolate and sugar confections, artisan bread baking, and cake decorating.
• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and electronically, with colleagues, students, and the community.
• Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to teach both lecture and lab courses.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully. Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of post‑degree employment in Baking and Pastry. Higher education teaching experience, with a strong record of teaching, is strongly preferred. Current NYC Food Handler’s License and Serve‑Safe Food Safety Certificate are required.

Compensation

Adjunct Lecturer - $112.50 per hour ($116.44 starting 09/01/26)
Adjunct Assistant Professor - $120.83 per hour ($125.06 starting 09/01/26)
Adjunct Associate Professor - $129.17-$129.75 per hour ($133.69-$134.29 starting 09/01/26)
Adjunct Professor - $137.50-$142.94 per hour ($142.31-$147.94 starting 09/01/26)
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE: November 30th, 2026. Review of resumes to begin immediately; ongoing to fill open positions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32213

Location: Kingsborough Community College