Tenure Track Faculty, Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Tenure Track Faculty member in Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts) to teach college-wide courses at the Hospitality Management Center on Public Square. A Bachelor’s degree in the field plus substantial industry kitchen experience is required, with teaching proficiency and the ability to design curricula.

The role includes lectures, grading, material development, student advising, and active participation in academic committees and campus events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field with 5 years of recent industry kitchen/cooking supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in POS systems and related industry software.
• Teaching experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Office).
• Knowledge of curriculum/training design, teaching methods, and assessment.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers lectures on culinary topics and related hospitality subjects.
• Evaluates and grades students’ work and conducts examinations.
• Prepares course materials, syllabi, assignments and handouts.
• Maintains attendance records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Maintains regular office hours to advise students and assist learning.
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula and teaching methods.
• Participates in campus, department, and community activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tenure Track Faculty, Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts)

Tenure Track Faculty, Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts)

Department: Hospitality Management

Location: College-Wide (based at the Hospitality Management Center on Public Square)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Hospitality Mgmt

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7437

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Teaches culinary arts classes to include but not limited to: Fundamentals of Culinary Arts, Contemporary Cuisine, International Cuisine, Introduction to Baking & Pastries, Advanced Baking & Pastries, Culinary Evaluation and American Regional Cuisine, Banquet & Catering Management, Restaurant Operations,Garde Manger.

May teach a variety of hospitality management courses to include but not be limited to Introduction to Hospitality, Sanitation and Safety, Purchasing, Menu Planning and Facilities, and Cost Control.

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field with 5 years of recent industry Kitchen/Cooking experience in a full service restaurant or foodservice establishment at a supervisory level; substantial and related work experience may be equivalent to a degree.
• Proficiency in related industry software - POS systems
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field
• Member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF); ACF Certification
• Teaching or training experience in culinary or related fields at the college or vocational/technical level with skills in curriculum design, instructional methods, evaluation and assessment; proficient in presentation software and spreadsheet programs
• Active in hospitality industry professional organizations and/or a variety of contacts within the industry
• Community college teaching experience

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity. The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one of the College's campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

Total Compensation & Benefits:

Target Hiring Rate/Salary:$58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period. Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.

This offer includes a comprehensive and flexible benefits package comprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance, State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.