Instructor, Cooking - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach basic cooking, delivering quality instruction and supporting student success across campus labs and classrooms. You will develop learner-centered lessons, use diverse teaching strategies, and integrate current technology to enhance learning outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, adherence to program requirements, and commitment to the college’s open access mission.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential.
• Attention to detail in recipe execution, record keeping, and student assessment.
• Knowledge of culinary and hospitality industry practices to inform instruction.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners and kitchen environments.
• Familiarity with safety, sanitation, and instructional technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans for basic cooking courses.
• Employ varied teaching strategies and materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate current technology in classroom and lab settings.
• Maintain clean, safe instructional spaces and manage equipment.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback.
• Support student retention and refer to campus/community resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Culinary & hospitality knowledge

Education

Associate degree or higher

ACF certification (preferred)

Job description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ) are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. Under general supervision, this individual will be responsible for providing quality instruction to prepare and teach students the necessary skills in basic cooking. The community education program consists of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the community.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Education Preferred

• Associate Degree or higher from an institutionally accredited college.
• Certification from the American Culinary Federation.

Experience Required

• Two years’ experience in food preparation within the culinary/food service industry.
• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than two years’ experience in in food preparation within the culinary/food service industry.

KSA Required

• Excellent organization skills
• Good communication and people skills
• A high level of attention to detail and creative mindset
• Knowledgeable of the culinary & hospitality industry

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its \"open door\" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to: 1. Multi-task 2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College 3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments. 4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment 5. Communicate effectively 6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Classroom Setting
3. Various GTCC campuses

Other

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Posting Type Adjunct Faculty

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-080-TEMP-P

Open Date

Open Date 09/21/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Other
• License/Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Other
• License/Certification

601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282