Culinary Arts Adjunct Instructor — Hands-On Teaching

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark, NJ invites applications for an Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction in Introduction to Culinary Arts and Front- and Back-of-House Operations. The role blends academic theory with practical kitchen skills to prepare students for careers in foodservice and hospitality.

Candidate must have an Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field and 5+ years of industry experience; teaching experience and ServSafe

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years Industry experience in culinary arts, foodservice, or hospitality operations required
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations

Skills

Culinary industry experience

Teaching/training experience

ServSafe certification

Strong communication skills

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Essex County College in Newark, NJ invites applications for an Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction in Introduction to Culinary Arts and Front- and Back-of-House Operations. The role blends academic theory with practical kitchen skills to prepare students for careers in foodservice and hospitality.

Candidate must have an Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field and 5+ years of industry experience; teaching experience and ServSafe