Culinary Arts Instructor Pool-Part-Time

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Cypress College

CC CTE & Grants

Part-Time

Varies

NOCCCD is now accepting applications for Culinary Arts Instructors at Cypress College!

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

• Any Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment
• OR
• Any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment
• OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR
• the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

• Recent college-level teaching experience in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional culinary experience and expertise in food preparation, production techniques, kitchen operations, sanitation, food safety, and industry best practices.
• Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments, with the ability to adapt instruction to diverse delivery methods.
• Proficiency in using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for course management, communication, grading, assessment, and student engagement.
• Demonstrated use of effective instructional practices, including hands-on learning, active learning strategies, and technology-enhanced teaching methods.
• Current industry experience in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality, food service, catering, or a related field that supports workforce-relevant instruction.
• Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success among diverse populations.
• Experience assessing student knowledge and practical skills, and using assessment results to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and completion through equitable, student-centered instruction, mentoring, and support.

$1606.01 - $1762.44 per lecture unit rate, $1606.01 - $1762.44 per lab parity unit rate, $1284.83 - $1409.87 per lab unit rate

10/12/2026

10/11/2027

This recruitment will remain active for a period of oneyear, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the…