Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01386

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Culinary Arts Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part-time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 25, 2027.The primary focus in this position is to deliver high-quality instruction in a healthy learning environment. The Baking/Pastry Chef Instructor is responsible for overall class planning and instruction.

The responsibilities of the position include preparing lesson plans, teaching and evaluating students, preparing and revising course guides and other educational materials, and assessing degree program learning outcomes.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and underrepresented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:

Elisabeth Schwarz, Chef Instructor

eschwarz@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: C8060-Culinary Arts

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

4. meeting with students outside of class;

5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCENote: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of relevant professional in Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts experienceOR2. Associate degree AND six years of relevant professional experience in Baking and Pastry or Culinary ArtsOR3. The equivalent

EQUIVALENCYIf you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

Job Open Date: 11/06/2026

Job Close Date: 11/22/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: 1-25-2027

# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9958238

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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