Adjunct Faculty-Hospitality/Culinary Management

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor provides quality instruction in assigned Hospitality and Culinary Management courses, following departmental standards, curriculum, and assessment practices. The instructor fosters a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the college’s diverse community. The position is based at the East Chicago Campus and reports to the Program Chair, Hospitality / Culinary Management.

Adjunct faculty are hired term by term, with no guarantee of ongoing employment. The maximum teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester, equivalent to 27 hours of work time, and total work hours may not exceed 20 per week. Campus chancellor approval is required for loads beyond 12 contact hours or cross-campus assignments. Limited non-instructional service may be included if total hours remain under 30 per week. This position is not eligible for full-time faculty benefits.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Academic preparation and/or work experience appropriate to the courses being taught.
• Professional certification in the field.
• ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification.
• 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.
• Proficiency in classical and contemporary cooking methods.
• For HOSP 102 and 105 laboratory courses, either professional certification in the field and at least two years of directly related work experience, or a Workplace Specialist License from 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 laboratory courses, professional certification in the field and at least five years of directly related work experience.
• Candidates selected for an interview must complete a teaching demonstration.
• Transcripts must be uploaded with the application; official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

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 with no-cost confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions using pre-tax or post-tax dollars.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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