Instructor Pool - Culinary Arts

Position Information

Posting Number: 250133

Job Title:

Instructor Pool – Culinary Arts

Department:
Culinary and Baking Department

Location:

Main Campus, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon

Classification:
Part‑time Faculty (Contracted Part‑time Faculty)

Anticipated

Start Date:

Winter 2026 (January) and Spring 2026 (March)

Salary/Wage:
Hourly – initial placement determined by application and background history.

Benefits:
Part‑time faculty may receive a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability, and paid sick leave. Eligibility for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.

Contact for Application Support:
Human Resources – 541‑463‑5586

Complete all sections of the online application portal.

• Curriculum Vitae listing all relevant educational and professional experience, including courses taught in the last five years.
• Cover Letter detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
• Certifications and Transcripts (official or unofficial) as required.
• VA documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) if applicable – fax, email, mail or deliver to Human Resources. Contact:
  Jill Deneault, deneaultj, 541‑463‑3970.

Unofficial transcripts and certifications must be provided at the time of application; official transcripts required within 30 days of hire if selected.

Beyond required education and experience, instructors must demonstrate a passion for teaching and a student‑centered style that supports success. Instructors are responsible for complying with Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.

This is an application pool posting for the 2025–2026 academic year. The assigned location for this position is the main campus in Eugene, Oregon.

• Teach interactive Culinary curriculum and lesson plans across in‑person, online, remote, and hybrid formats.
• Apply clear and comprehensive tools to assess student performance and proficiency.
• Instruct students in preparing a wide variety of dishes, including pastas, seafood, casseroles, and modern recipes.
• Maintain safe handling and correct temperatures of all food products.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in all work areas.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety standards.
• Check, report, and troubleshoot equipment and devices used for class.
• Support student learning through activities such as office hours, grading, feedback, and responsive communication.
• Create, develop, and revise course content and materials, including syllabi and assessments aligned with core outcomes.
• Integrate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment, including awareness of multicultural and diversity issues.
• Engage students online to ensure regular and substantive interaction (RSI) and provide coaching to struggling students.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy needs of students under FERPA standards.
• Collaborate with peers and participate in faculty performance evaluation and collegial activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years as Head Chef or Executive Chef.
• At least one (1) year in teaching, training, or instruction.

Preferred Education

• US or foreign equivalent of a Culinary Arts degree.
• American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Working Chef/Pastry Chef.
• Serv Safe Managers Certification or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Recent college or high school teaching experience.
• Teaching in culinary arts or baking and pastry at the college or secondary level.
• Experience building and designing curriculum both online and in person.
• Experience working with diverse, high‑barrier populations.
• Versed in large scratch baked goods production.
• Versed in large scratch recipes and cooked‑to‑order line production.
• Experience in kitchens featuring contemporary American cuisine.

• Contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, long‑term disability, and paid sick leave.
• Eligibility for full contracted benefits after meeting criteria.

Lane Community College is an affirmative…