Culinary Adjunct Instructor – Hands-On Cooking

Guilford Technical Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach basic cooking, delivering quality instruction and supporting student success across campus labs and classrooms. You will develop learner-centered lessons, use diverse teaching strategies, and integrate current technology to enhance learning outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, adherence to program requirements, and commitment to the college’s open access mission.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential.
• Attention to detail in recipe execution, record keeping, and student assessment.
• Knowledge of culinary and hospitality industry practices to inform instruction.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners and kitchen environments.
• Familiarity with safety, sanitation, and instructional technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans for basic cooking courses.
• Employ varied teaching strategies and materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate current technology in classroom and lab settings.
• Maintain clean, safe instructional spaces and manage equipment.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback.
• Support student retention and refer to campus/community resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Culinary & hospitality knowledge

Education

Associate degree or higher

ACF certification (preferred)

Job description

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach basic cooking, delivering quality instruction and supporting student success across campus labs and classrooms. You will develop learner-centered lessons, use diverse teaching strategies, and integrate current technology to enhance learning outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, adherence to program requirements, and commitment to the college’s open access mission.