Culinary Arts Instructor - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

John Wood Community College; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 743,000 - 979,000; Part time

Job summary

John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois invites applications for an Associate Faculty member to teach Culinary Arts in a non-tenure track position beginning mid-August. The role blends classroom and kitchen-lab instruction to support student success.

Candidates should have 2000+ hours in the culinary industry, an associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, ServSafe certification, and prior teaching experience. Part-time hours may include day/evening/weekend labs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2000 hours of culinary industry experience.
• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts.
• Industry certifications such as ServSafe.
• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in Culinary Arts.
• Supervise and evaluate students in kitchen labs.
• Prepare lesson plans and assessments aligned with objectives.
• Provide timely feedback and academic support.
• Maintain records of performance and attendance.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Comply with college policies and curriculum requirements.

Skills

Culinary instruction

Student mentorship

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptable to learning styles

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Culinary industry experience 2000+ hours

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen lab operations

Job description

John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois invites applications for an Associate Faculty member to teach Culinary Arts in a non-tenure track position beginning mid-August. The role blends classroom and kitchen-lab instruction to support student success.

Candidates should have 2000+ hours in the culinary industry, an associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, ServSafe certification, and prior teaching experience. Part-time hours may include day/evening/weekend labs.