Current Position Openings - FT Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Culinary Arts

Position Title: FT Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Culinary Arts Position Classification: Full-Time Nine (9) Month Faculty Minimum Position Qualifications: Academic Rank: Instructor Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts or related field from an accredited institution; Current ServSafe certification. Experience - Minimum of five years of industry experience as a chef, with at least two years in a supervisory or management role. Skills - Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cuisines, cooking techniques, and industry best practices; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills; Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other instructional technologies; Strong commitment to student success and the community college mission. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts or related field from an accredited institution; Current ServSafe certification. Experience - Minimum of five years of industry experience as a chef, with at least two years in a supervisory or management role; 3 years of teaching experience. Skills - Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cuisines, cooking techniques, and industry best practices; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills; Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other instructional technologies; Strong commitment to student success and the community college mission. Position Responsibilities: Teach assigned Culinary Arts credit and non-credit courses, including practical cooking techniques, kitchen management, food safety, and advanced culinary disciplines; Develop and implement engaging lesson plans and course materials which include hands-on demonstrations and individualized instruction to students in a kitchen and classroom setting; Assess credit student performance through practical exams, assignments, and evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement; Ensure proper safety and sanitation practices are maintained in the kitchen and classrooms, adhering to ServSafe standards; Maintain accurate student grade and attendance records, adhering to college policies and procedures; Collaborate with other faculty and department staff on curriculum development and assessment activities; Stay current with culinary trends, techniques, and industry advancements through professional development activities; Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and college service initiatives. Entry Salary: Instructor - $40,147/Assistant Professor - $43,807 Standard Work Week: 35 hours Apply End Date: September 14, 2025.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, at 800-377-5222 extension 7243. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.