Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality / Culinary Management

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College - Lake County is seeking highly experienced and skilled candidates in culinary arts for the role of Adjunct Instructor of the Hospitality / Culinary Management Program. The Adjunct Instructor provides quality instruction in assigned Hospitality and Culinary Management courses, ensuring compliance with departmental standards, curriculum, and assessment practices. The instructor fosters a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the diverse community of the college.

Requirements

• Possess an earned bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Have academic preparation and/or work experience appropriate to the courses being taught.
• Hold professional certification in the field.
• ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate confidently with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using standard culinary arts classroom equipment and software.
• Proficient in both classical and contemporary cooking methods.

Nice To Haves

• Holds professional certification in the field and has two or more years of directly related work experience (for HOSP 102 and 105).
• Possesses a Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences: Culinary Arts and Food Service Management Occupations (for HOSP 102 and 105).
• Hold professional certification in the field and have five or more years of directly related work experience (for HOSP 200, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 230, 231, 232, and 270).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction according to established curriculum and departmental guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports, grades, and required documentation on time.
• Communicate effectively with the Program Chair, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to assess student performance and align with course outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and related instructional technology.
• Foster positive rapport with multicultural student and faculty populations.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level