Adjunct Instructor - Culinary Arts

Wilkes Community College; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Community College invites applications for an adjunct instructor in Culinary Arts to teach courses on a part-time basis under the direction of the Lead Instructor of Culinary Arts. Faculty may be full-time or part-time, with responsibilities including classroom instruction and timely administrative tasks.

Applicants should hold an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or related field and have at least two years of relevant industry experience. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reliably teach Culinary courses in an effective and engaging manner
• Communicate with students via Moodle and email outside of class as needed
• Complete course administrative paperwork in a timely manner (attendance, grades, etc.)
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, successful learning environment for students

Skills

Teaching

Culinary Arts

Communication

Student Engagement

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check. Other screening methods may also be administered.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor - Culinary Arts

Job Description

Teach Culinary courses on a part-time basis under the direction of the Lead Instructor of Culinary Arts.

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Include but are not limited to

• Reliably teach Culinary courses in an effective and engaging manner
• Communicate with students via Moodle and email outside of class as needed
• Complete course administrative paperwork in a timely manner (attendance, grades, etc.)
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, successful learning environment for students

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in Culinary Arts or related field; minimum 2 years work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Grade

Salary $33.20 per hour for associate's degree credential

Posting Number

Posting Number 10574P

Open Date

Open Date 10/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 01/04/2027

Review Start Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check. Other screening methods may also be administered.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of an Associates degree in Culinary Arts or related field with two years work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Wilkes Community College Website
  • North Carolina Community College Website
  • College Employee
  • Local Newspaper
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Other