Culinary Arts Adjunct Faculty

Grays Harbor College•Aberdeen, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grays Harbor College is seeking applications for adjunct faculty to teach in their Culinary Arts Program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track position not eligible for benefits. The compensation for classroom instruction is $961.83 per quarter load hour. Faculty positions are represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984, and a bargaining unit agreement is in place. Grays Harbor College serves Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington, offering a scenic location with abundant outdoor activities. The college is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities, prioritizing student learning, promoting success, fostering an inclusive environment, managing resources, and connecting with the community. They strive to create a culturally relevant environment by practicing equity-mindedness and promoting diversity.

Requirements

Ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
Current knowledge of industry standards, trends, and best practices in Culinary Arts.
Knowledge of inventory control processes, including receiving, labeling, storage, rotation (FIFO), and documentation.
Ability to assist with stocking and tracking of food, supplies, and small wares in alignment with program needs and budget guidelines.
Skilled in operating equipment and culinary teaching tools, ability to identify equipment issues and report to program faculty for maintenance or repair.
Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and safety requirements in all instructional spaces and commitment to compliance of all policies.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver instruction, perform demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences in assigned Culinary Arts courses and/or lab sections in alignment with approved curriculum and course outcomes.
Prepare instructional spaces, including kitchen labs, prior to class; this includes ingredient preparation, equipment setup, and sanitation compliance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational lab environment in accordance with college safety standards and health regulations and ensure all equipment and kitchen/lab space is clean and sanitized for the next class.
Assist students during lab activities to support skill development and successful completion of assigned tasks; student learning through practical evaluations, assignments, and other approved assessment methods.
Collaborate with program faculty to support curriculum alignment, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Reinforce and monitor compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe).
Utilize the College’s learning management system (Canvas) for course communication, grading, and content delivery; support students in the use of instructional technologies, including the College’s learning management system (Canvas) and student support system Navigate 360.
Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support academic and professional growth.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress in accordance with college policies.
Support student success through accessibility, communication, and availability outside of scheduled class time as appropriate.
Participate in department and division meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Participate in program recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts.