Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality / Culinary Management

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

2d • 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.
• 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 (for HOSP 200, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 230, 231, 232, and 270).
• Have five or more years of directly related work experience (for HOSP 200, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 230, 231, 232, and 270).
• 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.

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
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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