Culinary Arts- Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Virginia Community Colleges; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College invites applications for a part-time Culinary Arts instructor in its workforce development programs. The role involves teaching continuing education and credential‑attainment courses, in classrooms, via Zoom, or online environments to students from diverse backgrounds.

The adjunct faculty member will design lessons, provide timely feedback, and collaborate with staff. Classes may meet days, nights, or weekends; office hours are required.

Qualifications

• Sufficient technology skills for information and instructional tech resources.
• Ability to design and implement lesson plans aligning objectives with outcomes.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies for diverse community college students.
• Effective communication orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Two years related occupational experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates acquisition of knowledge and skills.
• Align course activities with learning outcomes and employ active learning strategies.
• Deliver instruction supporting stated outcomes and assess learning with timely feedback.
• Possibly teach day, evening, or weekend classes as assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course.

Skills

Tech skills

Lesson design

Teaching adaptation

Interpersonal communication

Occupational experience

Education

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

Teaching experience

Tools

CANVAS

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Culinary Arts- Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Working Title Culinary Arts- Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 295A0746

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Chesapeake - 550

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

This position is for part-time instructor in the college’s workforce training programs under Workforce Solutions. These programs include both continuing education for professional development and industry recognized credential attainment, which may be offered at TCC campuses and other convenient locations throughout the community.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

The adjunct faculty member must be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members. Classes may meet on days, nights or weekends.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Sufficient technological skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Ability to design and implement lesson plans that align learning objectives with student outcomes.
• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge
• Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings) orally, in writing and electronic format.
• Two years related occupational experience.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field or an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or related field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of , and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

No

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3682P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/23/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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