Adjunct Professor, Pastry Arts (Applicant Pool 2026-2027)

Frisco Chamber of Commerce; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College is seeking an Adjunct Professor for Pastry Arts to deliver coursework across campus locations under the 2026-2027 applicant pool. The role emphasizes in-person, discipline-appropriate teaching aligned with core values and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities include scheduling-based instruction, adapting to campus/off-site venues, and possibly teaching Dual Credit courses. Remote instruction is not offered; background checks and transcripts must be provided.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is desired.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statements indicate required transcripts attached.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver coursework in pastry arts according to schedule and syllabi.
• Teach on Collin College campuses or off-site locations; evening/weekend programs possible; online instruction not offered at this time.
• Possibly teach Dual Credit courses and perform other duties per college policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Associate's degree in any discipline or pastry certificate

Job description

Adjunct Professor, Pastry Arts (Applicant Pool 2026-2027)

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or off-site locations and may include evening and weekend programs. Collin College is not hiring for on-line instruction at this time.
• May include Dual Credit courses.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.

In accordance with Texas Education Code §51.992, this position is designated for in-person work at a campus or other location of Collin College. Remote or telecommuting arrangements are not permitted except under specific circumstances defined by law, including temporary illness, approved distance education assignments, or other narrow statutory exceptions. All candidates should expect to perform duties on-site. Candidates are also encouraged to review this in-person requirement and reach out with any questions if further clarification is needed.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Associate's degree indiscipline/qualifying field OR anassociate’s degree in any discipline and hold a certificatein pastry.

Teaching experience is desired.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

Note to all Applicants: Conferred transcripts, licenses, and certifications MUST be attached to the application. Your application will not be considered unless all required materials are provided.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

If selected for a dual credit course(s), an additional backgroundcheck requiring fingerprinting with the TX DPS will be required from the assigned ISD. Any questions related to the fingerprinting processshould be directed to the ISD to which the faculty member is being assigned.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

ALL applicants (internal and external) applying for faculty positions MUST attach a copy of their qualifying transcripts. Faculty applications that do not have the appropriate transcripts attached will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please note, our part-time faculty positions are posted based on anticipated need and student enrollment. This position may remain open during the academic year. If the division has a need for additional part-time faculty for a future assignment and you are selected to continue to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted directly by the Associate Dean to schedule an interview.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

For any employment questions, please contact HR at [phone] or send an email to: [e-mail]

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.