Part Time Faculty Pool - Seattle Culinary Academy

Seattle Colleges; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 7,703 - 11,537; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Seattle Colleges is seeking innovative faculty members to teach part-time culinary courses. Responsibilities include delivering relevant instruction, assessing student performance, and participating in professional development.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, five years of culinary experience, and knowledge of safe food handling. This role fosters a diverse educational environment and supports the district's commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least two years of related training at an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of practical culinary experience.
• Understanding of farm-to-table philosophy and value of locally sourced products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver current curriculum for culinary courses.
• Organize lectures and practical instruction.
• Assess student performance and course outcomes.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teaching abilities

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or related training

Job description

Opportunity Description

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—along with five specialty training centers, making us the largest and most diverse community college district in Washington State. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts to combat systemic racism. You will also help prepare students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic learning community.

Position Summary

The Seattle Colleges District is seeking innovative and dedicated faculty members with a demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse student body. Faculty will teach part‑time across a wide range of courses. Successful applicants will work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in an urban, multicultural campus climate.

Assignments will depend on your background, scheduling, and course availability. You may teach in classroom, hybrid, online, and during varied times—including evenings and weekends as program needs dictate.

This position is governed by the AFT‑Seattle collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for part‑time faculty is $7,703–$11,537.33 for a 5‑credit single‑class workload per quarter. The target start rate of pay is $7,703–$8,912.

Benefits

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and enrichment experiences in committee, workgroup, and affinity group participation.

What You Will Be Working On

As chef/instructor, you will prepare, deliver, and maintain current and relevant curriculum to provide a strong foundation in professional cooking and baking. Instruction combines theory and application, classroom lectures, and practical hands‑on training preparing students for careers in the food industry.

• Deliver instruction relevant to assigned courses, including culinary, pastry, sustainability, hospitality, and related management.
• Organize practical and technical instruction, lectures on kitchen safety, equipment maintenance, and supply requisitioning.
• Develop and deliver science‑based cooking theory, technical demonstrations, time management, and laboratory instruction.
• Familiarize with commercial kitchen equipment specifications.
• Administer and grade examinations and practical lab competencies promptly.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and complete administrative duties as outlined in contract.
• Comply with sanitation principles and policies, and uphold the Seattle Culinary Academy's Standards and Procedures.
• Plan and participate in annual professional development to stay abreast of industry developments.
• Participate in program and curriculum development and revision to keep the program current and aligned with workforce needs.
• Measure and assess course outcomes, program outcomes, and Seattle Central College Student Learning Outcomes.
• Participate in campus and district committees.

What You Bring As a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or at least two years of related training at an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of practical culinary experience, including at least two years as an executive chef, pastry chef, or in a leadership/teaching role.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safe food‑handling practices, nutrition, HACCP, food cost management, recipe costing, ordering, and waste management.
• Understanding of farm‑to‑table philosophy and value of locally sourced, seasonally grown products.
• Eligibility to fulfill Washington State and Seattle Colleges District professional technical education instructor certification requirements, holding or obtaining a Washington state food handler's permit and current CPR/first aid certification.
• Basic computer and multimedia skills.
• Ability to teach, appraise, and work within a diverse academic environment that values cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic wealth, including students for whom English is not the primary language.
• Sensitivity to the needs and challenges of a diverse community college student population, including first‑generation, single‑parent, ESL, varied financial means, learning styles, physical capabilities, and identities.
• Cooperative working relationship with an industry advisory committee and collaboration with Seattle Colleges faculty and staff.
• Expertise relevant to the position, such as:
  • Preparation of desserts, breads, fermentation, chocolate, Viennoiserie, confections, bakeshop ingredients, and related baking skills.
  • Preparation of meats, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, vegetables, fruits, starches, legumes, herbs, spices, and related culinary skills.
  • Other specialties relating to specific courses as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.
• Ability to exchange information with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Physical ability to perform required work, including lifting at least 50 pounds and walking, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling on a regular to continuous basis.
• Work is performed throughout campus under a variety of weather conditions and typical campus noise levels.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, hair texture, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or political affiliation. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Seattle Colleges maintains a respectful environment free from all forms of bullying, including cyber bullying.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining applicant suitability. Candidates will also complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.