Adjunct Faculty - Culinary Arts, Hospitality

Monroe Community College
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty
- Culinary Arts, Hospitality
- Monroe Community College Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Fri Sep 18 2026 Job Description:

Adjunct faculty members report to the Chairperson of the Hospitality Department and the Adjunct Coordinator for their discipline. Adjunct faculty teach department courses in Culinary Arts and evaluate student performance per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College. Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, creating appropriate teaching aids, and providing students with instructional materials and activities during class.

Courses in the department will be assigned at the Brighton Campus. Day or evening courses may be assigned. Adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College, including, but not limited to, attendance information, course information sheets, final exams, and final grades.

• Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in Culinary Arts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of culinary fundamentals and food service operations.
• Encourages students' participation in class activities.
• Identifies learning objectives and evaluates student performance based on objectives.
• Prepares course syllabus and outlines.
• Establishes and maintains an organized and disciplined classroom environment.
• Provides students with assistance and guidance.
• Adheres to all College and departmental policies.
• Provides timely submission of all required paperwork/information as required by the department or College.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the department chair.

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. This includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

• Earned Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in the Hospitality, Restaurant or Food service industry, as it relates to the course or courses taught.
• Minimum of three years of teaching or training experience.
• Thorough knowledge of classical culinary fundamentals.
• Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Be creative, energetic, and a self-motivated individual with demonstrated organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Serv Safe Manager-level Certification.

• Earned Master's degree in Hospitality, Education, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• High school or college-level teaching/training experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional affiliations in the hospitality or culinary industry with sufficient contacts for intern and post-graduate placement.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills.
• Professional affiliations and/or certifications.
• American Culinary Federation certification.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.

Pay Rate for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027: Determined by adjunct rank and ranges from $1,253- $1,528 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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