Culinary Arts Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

16h

About The Position

NOCCCD is accepting applications for part-time Culinary Arts Instructors at Cypress College. The assignment and allocation of duties may be modified to meet operational needs. The work schedule varies. Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications or their equivalent and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. Applicants must also be able to explain how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded classroom practices.

Requirements

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; or an associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; or a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject area; or equivalent qualifications.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to demonstrate how student diversity relates to the need for equity-minded classroom practices.

Nice To Haves

Recent college-level teaching experience in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or a closely related discipline.
Professional culinary experience and expertise in food preparation, production techniques, kitchen operations, sanitation, food safety, and industry best practices.
Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments, with the ability to adapt instruction to diverse delivery methods.
Proficiency in Canvas for course management, communication, grading, assessment, and student engagement.
Use of effective instructional practices, including hands-on and active learning strategies and technology-enhanced teaching methods.
Current industry experience in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality, foodservice, catering, or a related field.
Ability to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that promotes engagement and success among diverse populations.
Experience assessing student knowledge and practical skills and using assessment results to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
Commitment to student success, retention, and completion through equitable, student-centered instruction, mentoring, and support.