Adjunct Instructor, Culinary Arts (Part-Time)

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Atlanta Technical College is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for Culinary Arts to deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction. The role targets candidates with strong industry background and teaching experience, with exposure to nutrition, safety, and cost control in culinary programs.

Evening/weekend teaching may be required. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, 5+ years as a Sous Chef or higher, and a current SERV Safe Certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts with demonstrated teaching ability.
• Five (5) years of related occupational experience as a Sous Chef or higher overseeing at least six employees within the last ten years.
• Current SERV Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver quality curriculum with daily instruction of Culinary in classroom and practical settings.
• Demonstrate ability to teach savory food preparation and artistic presentation.
• Follow approved course syllabus and adapt instruction for multi-cultural populations.

Skills

Culinary Instruction

Food Safety

Nutrition Integration

HACCP

Technology in Teaching

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts (preferred)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Culinary Arts (Part-Time)
Agency: Atlanta Technical College
Job Requisition ID: JR0000003548
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details: LUMP SUM PER COURSE

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the Adjunct Instructor, Culinary Arts (Part-Time), positions in the Academic and Student Affairs division, Business & Public Service Technologies department. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College’s Main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta. Under general supervision of the Dean of Business & Public Service Technologies and the Program Chair of Culinary Arts, the Adjunct Instructors, Culinary Arts (Part-Time), are responsible for preparing and delivering quality curriculum with daily instruction of Culinary in the classroom and practical settings. The ideal candidate will have both teaching experience and a strong industry background, along with a commitment to student success and professional standards. The job schedule may include evenings and weekends. This is a part‑time position, up to twenty‑nine (29) hours per week.

Job duties include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Demonstrate ability to teach savory food preparation and artistic food presentation, including fruit, vegetable, starch preparation, garde manger, meat, seafood, poultry fabrication, stock, soup, and sauce preparation, international cuisine, regional American cuisine, advanced baking, pastry preparation, including artisan breads, pastry components, wedding cakes, and chocolate candies and other confections.
• Demonstrate ability to integrate nutrition, food safety and cost control into instruction.
• Demonstrate ability in HACCP and environmental hygiene.
• Demonstrate ability to adopt and teach new emerging technologies and commitment to meeting needs of and providing instruction to multi‑cultural populations that support diversity and cultural understanding inclusion.
• Follow approved course syllabus.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current procedures in the Culinary Arts Field; and Perform additional duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials.
• Skill in presenting subject matter.
• Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress.
• Skill in the use of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of student information systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and demonstrate the following: Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited college or university with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Five (5) years of related occupational experience as a Sous Chef or higher overseeing at least six (6) or more employees, within the last ten (10) years.
• Current SERV Safe Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Culinary Arts from an accredited college or university with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated work experience in the Culinary Arts profession within the past ten (10) years.
• Previous teaching experience Certified Culinary Educator (CCE)-ACF Certified Secondary Culinary Educator (CSCE)-ACF Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)-AHLEI State‑recognized teaching credential or postsecondary Instructor certification.
• *** May be required to teach or work at other locations and other locations within the community.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail]. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail]. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. [e-mail]

EQUAL Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.