Culinary Arts Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 2,212,000 - 2,427,000; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking culinary arts instructors for Cypress College on a part‑time basis. This pool is for as‑needed, adjunct teaching assignments across Culinary Arts disciplines, including baking, pastry, and food service operations.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or higher with related experience or an associate degree with six years of related experience, or a valid California community college teaching credential.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Any Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment.
• OR Any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment.
• OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Adaptability to delivery modes

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (related field)

California teaching credential

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Culinary Arts Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number:

2016634FT

Location:

Cypress College

Department:

CC CTE & Grants

Percentage of Employment:

Part-Time

Work Schedule:

Varies

Job Description

NOCCCD is now accepting applications for Culinary Arts Instructorsat Cypress College!

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to berepresentative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Special Requirements

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment
• OR
• Any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment
• OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR
• the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent college-level teaching experience in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional culinary experience and expertise in food preparation, production techniques, kitchen operations, sanitation, food safety, and industry best practices.
• Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments, with the ability to adapt instruction to diverse delivery methods.
• Proficiency in using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for course management, communication, grading, assessment, and student engagement.
• Demonstrated use of effective instructional practices, including hands-on learning, active learning strategies, and technology-enhanced teaching methods.
• Current industry experience in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality, foodservice, catering, or a related field that supports workforce-relevant instruction.
• Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success among diverse populations.
• Experience assessing student knowledge and practical skills, and using assessment results to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and completion through equitable, student-centered instruction, mentoring, and support.

Salary Range

$1606.01 - $1762.44 per lecture unit rate, $1606.01 - $1762.44 per lab parity unit rate, $1284.83 - $1409.87 per lab unit rate

Open Date

10/12/2026

Close Date

10/11/2027

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active for a period of oneyear, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one(1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.