Culinary Arts Instructor, Full-time Tenure Track (BC)

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Culinary Arts. If you are highly motivated, eager to engage a diverse student body, and passionate about teaching and learning, we highly encourage you to submit an application.

Who We Are:

We are a team of innovative, caring, and thoughtful faculty, staff and administrators who are passionate about contributing to the intellectual, cultural and economic vitality of our community. We embody six core values: Learning, Diversity, Integrity, Community, Wellness and Sustainability.

Representative Duties

The Culinary, Hospitality, Nutrition Department (CNH) is a multidisciplinary department comprised of 6 full-time faculty dedicated to providing high-quality instruction across a wide range of areas. Culinary Arts is a major within this department.

It is important to note that Bakersfield College's Culinary Arts Department is participating in a statewide pilot program for Competency-Based Education (CBE).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in teaching restaurant lab classes, culinary theory, and basic foundational courses such as introductory courses with emphasis on knife skills.
• Experience contributing to or supporting equitable student outcomes through teaching, mentoring, or program involvement that effectively serves a diverse student population.
• Three years teaching or industry training experience in culinary or baking/pastry.
• Current knowledge of industry trends, including sustainability and emerging techniques.
• Ability to mentor students on career pathways and professional readiness.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for supervising fast-paced lab settings.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies such as Canvas.
• Experience maintaining a professional bakeshop or culinary lab, including ordering, inventory management, food cost control, and safety/sanitation protocols.
• A current Food Safety Manager Certification such as ServSafe

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience OR Associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience.

AND A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.