Adjunct, Culinary & Pastry/Baking Arts

Austin Community College

Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Culinary and or Baking & Pastry coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to Student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Culinary and or Baking & Pastry to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Additional Duties

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Knows and understands the workings of a commercial kitchen as relates to all the different types of food service operations: restaurants, hotels, catering, food manufacturing, front and back of the house operation, etc.
• Has a passion for food and knows classical cooking procedures i savory or strong knowledge for pastry and baking.
• Attention to detail for kitchen setup, production, and cleaning. Must have a high standard of sanitation practices.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. This includes able to create power points, spreadsheets, Google Docs.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.

• Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry from an accredited institution.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Sous Chef or higher management position in a food service operation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Dining Room Manager experience with food & beverage background for teaching front of the house dining room course

Other Requirements

• Able to work at either the ACC Highland or Elgin campuses.
• Able to teach an am or pm and possible Saturday morning course.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

Team player that wants to share the love of food with students and wants to continue to build knowledge and be innovative in the culinary or baking/pastry arts. Able to stand for long periods of time and must be able to lift 50#. Organization of kitchen set up, through production, as well as break down and clean up. Experience with Point of Service (POS) system, TOAST.

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:
   • Unofficial/copy of transcripts
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
   • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources Attn: Prisca M. Baker 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings: 3

Job Posting Close Date: January 31, 2026