Culinary Arts & Hospitality Adjunct Faculty - Spring 2025 - Elgin Community College

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.



Work Schedule:

Hours vary and may include day, evening and weekend responsibilities. Courses are taught in a classroom setting and may also include a lab component.



Rate of Pay:



2025 Per contact Hour
Less than a Masters $1,069
Masters and above $1,109




FLSA Status:

Exempt



Grant Funded:

No



Job Summary:


Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement. Prepare lesson plans to follow curriculum, prepare kitchen lab for demonstrations and student production; prepare purchase orders for planned production.




Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


1. AAS in Culinary Arts or equivalent
2. 3 years as a cook/chef
3. Current sanitation license.




Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:







Essential Duties:


Deliver Instruction
1. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
2. Prepare lessons
3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets

Evaluate Student Progress
1. Keep accurate record of student performance
2. Provide students with timely feedback

Provide Student Assistance
1. Refer students to student support services
2. Accommodate special needs students




Other Duties:


Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description




Physical Demands:


Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10 lbs frequently)




Visual Acuity:


Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)




Work Environment:


Moderate noise




Environmental Conditions:


Typical office or administrative




Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:







Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.