Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality / Culinary Management

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

78d • $47

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.
• For HOSP 102 and 105: Holds professional certification in the field and has two or more years of directly related work experience, or 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 200, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 230, 231, 232, and 270: Hold professional certification in the field and have five or more years of directly related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Pay Rate: $47.35 per contact hour.
• Adjunct faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis with no guarantee of ongoing employment.
• Maximum teaching load: 12 contact hours per semester (equivalent to 27 hours of work time).
• Total work hours may not exceed 20 per week.
• Campus chancellor approval required for loads beyond 12 contact hours or cross-campus assignments.
• May include limited non-instructional service if total hours remain under 30 per week.
• This position is not eligible for full-time faculty benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree