Culinary Arts Instructor – Non-Tenure Track

Walla Walla Community College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 74 - 85,422; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks a Full-Time Culinary Arts Non-Tenure Assistant Professor to begin at the start of the Fall Quarter in September 2026. The role focuses on instruction, curriculum development, student support, faculty engagement, and program administration.

You will teach the adopted curriculum, design hands-on culinary experiences, mentor students, and collaborate with Farm to Fork initiatives, industry partners, and advisory boards to strengthen student outcomes and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts (related credentialing may substitute).
• Demonstrated proficiency as an Executive Chef and/or teaching Culinary Arts at the college level (minimum two years).

Responsibilities

• Effectively teach the adopted curriculum at a variety of skill levels and evaluate student progress toward learning objectives.
• Create program‑learning activities that support individual student learning needs and evaluate progress.
• Provide structured, hands‑on instruction in culinary arts, including menu planning, production, plating, and kitchen workflow.
• Ensure recipes used in instruction and food service are standardized, costed, and aligned with Farm to Fork initiatives and budgetary goals.
• Advise students on academic and career pathways, including mentoring in job placement and industry networking.
• Develop and update curriculum in response to industry trends and to improve equitable student outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress toward learning outcomes using assignments, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests.
• Design inclusive instructional strategies in classroom, small groups, and individualized instruction.
• Participate in industry advisory board meetings and community partnerships to strengthen program alignment and student job placement.
• Collaborate with the Farm to Fork team to align production and instructional needs.
• Maintain and submit student records, documentation, and program reports.
• Maintain structured office hours.

Skills

Executive Chef

Teaching Culinary Arts

Community college teaching

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks a Full-Time Culinary Arts Non-Tenure Assistant Professor to begin at the start of the Fall Quarter in September 2026. The role focuses on instruction, curriculum development, student support, faculty engagement, and program administration.

You will teach the adopted curriculum, design hands-on culinary experiences, mentor students, and collaborate with Farm to Fork initiatives, industry partners, and advisory boards to strengthen student outcomes and