Adjunct Faculty – Baking and Pastry Arts – (Spring 2027)

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Baking and Pastry Arts in the Colangelo College of Business during the Spring 2027 term. The position provides in-person instruction at GCU’s main campus in Phoenix, Arizona, on Mondays at 9 a.m., from January 4 through April 25, 2027.

The course prepares students for professional baking by teaching baking mise en place, baker’s percentage calculations, and the science of baking, including ingredient functions and chemical reactions. Students learn fundamental techniques for breads, cookies, pies, tarts, savory baked goods, and classic and contemporary pastries. The course also covers retail baking operations, including production planning, product costing, merchandising, and customer service.

The instructor facilitates classroom instruction and discussions, supports students in achieving learning outcomes, assesses performance and provides feedback, incorporates current industry knowledge and best practices, and supports GCU’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Food Business, Hospitality Management, or Culinary Management.
• Five years of culinary leadership experience in the hospitality industry.
• Attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 18 graduate credit hours in the listed areas.
• Attach unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or DBA in Management.
• PhD or DBA in Hospitality Management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions.
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching.
• Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for adjunct employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• On-campus fitness and wellness resources.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

What This Job Offers

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