Faculty-Culinary Arts (Open Rank)

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Culinary Arts. The role encompasses teaching, curriculum development, student advising, and service to the university, with ongoing professional development to maintain expertise in the discipline.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field, a Master's degree or progress toward it within three years, and at least three years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or a closely related field required.
• Master's degree or candidate within three years of hire.
• Three or more years of relevant industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and mentorship to students in culinary arts.
• Develop and revise course materials to align with program outcomes.
• Advise students on academic and career planning.
• Participate in faculty governance, service, and professional development.
• Engage in data-informed assessment to improve courses and outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Assessment

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field

Master's degree or progress toward it within three years

Three+ years of relevant industry experience

Job description

Job no: 11284
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Year, Campus Based

Summary

Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or a closely related field of study
• Master's degree or achieving a master's degree within three years of hire
• Three or more years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled