Non-Credit Part Time Faculty- Culinary or Baking

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Culinary Arts Instructor (Full-Time, Grant-Funded)

Type: Full-Time Discover more Compensation & Benefits Culinary Training Teach Salary: $41,670 - $50,500 per year Posted: 10/14/2025 Application Due: 11/15/2025 Category: Culinary Arts Cooking & Recipes Position Title Culinary Arts Instructor (Full-Time, Grant-Funded)
Department: Division of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies Location: Dyer County, Tennessee Reports to: Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies Position Overview Discover more Educational Resources teaching college Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) seeks a dedicated Culinary Arts Instructor to join the Division of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies. This is a full-time, grant-funded fiscal year position primarily located in the Dyer County area.

Colleges & Universities The successful candidate will teach, advise, and manage the Culinary Arts program while preparing students for culinary careers through engaging, industry-relevant instruction.

• Teach 30 instructional hours (TLE) per academic year in Culinary Arts or related fields.
• Serve as Program Advisor and Director for DSCC's Culinary Arts program.
• Instruct diverse student groups, including dual-enrollment high school students and adult learners.

• Recruit and engage prospective students from area high schools and the community.
• Deliver courses in various formats - in-person, online, hybrid, or off-campus - including evening or weekend classes as needed (personal vehicle required).
• Apply learning-centered, research-based teaching methods, including service-learning and cooperative learning strategies.
• Develop and manage web-enhanced and technology-supported courses following accessibility standards.
• Use DSCC’s course management system for all instructional activities.

• Collaborate with faculty to assess and improve course effectiveness.
• Participate in professional development and maintain membership in relevant professional associations.
• Mentor adjunct instructors and assist with curriculum revision and textbook selection.
• Advise students, maintain office hours, and actively participate in college committees.
• Assist in grant writing and program management.
• Communicate promptly with students and colleagues (response expected within 72 hours).
• Obtain Master Advisor certification and demonstrate readiness to teach in a correctional facility, if required.

• Primarily office and classroom settings; minimal exposure to hazards.

• Occasional travel required for program and college activities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Ability to teach, assess, and mentor students effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution, or Associate degree with demonstrated professional culinary competencies.

• Relevant culinary industry experience.

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for instruction.

Annual Salary: $41,670 - $50,500

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans (401K, 403B)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program (900+ merchants)

Dyersburg State Community College, a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents
, is an AA/EEO employer
. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

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