"Culinary and Hospitality Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty"

Posted: 04-Dec-25

Location: Palatine, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Internal Number: 230879

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Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before February 6, 2026.

Position Description and Duties:

The Department of Hospitality Management at Harper College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position. This position will oversee our culinary and hospitality courses... Candidates should possess expertise in food service and/or hospitality management.

Within this program, students can earn an AAS Degree in Hospitality Management-Food Service Operations Management or An AAS Degree in Hospitality Management-Hotel Operations Management. The program also offers four different certificates- three in Culinary Arts and two in Hospitality Management.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Teach courses in Hospitality and/or Food Service Management, including, but not limited to, Baking, Garde Manager, Hospitality Supervision, and Front Office Operations.
• Develop innovative curricula that provides students with relevant skills and knowledge that align with industry needs.
• Review and revise course materials and class offerings.
• Working with the Dean to implement needed curriculum changes ensuring courses meet the College's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Infuse technology into pedagogical approaches to teaching.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.
• Assist in the identification and placement of internship opportunities for students.

Departmental Duties:

• Assist in the review and development of curricula and program syllabi for the department
• Conducts program reviews
• Assist in the selection of software, equipment and instructional materials

Schedule Information: This position teaches a standard load of 15 credit hours per semester (30 credits per academic year)... Classes may be offered in day, evening, and/or online modalities. Instructors are also expected to hold weekly office hours on campus...

Weeks per fiscal year: Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period (August thru May).

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense

Educational Requirements: Bachelors in hospitality management, event management, food service management, or related field and 2 years of work experience at a chef level or higher in a commercial kitchen or bakery within Hospitality or Food and Culinary Services area.

Experience Requirements: Applicants should have previous experience teaching culinary and hospitality management courses in college settings. Two consecutive years of experience at a chief or management level within the culinary and hospitality industry.

Preferred Requirements: Master's degree in culinary arts or hospitality management from an accredited institution and 5 years of work experience at a chef or management level in a commercial kitchen or bakery.