Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (TEMPORARY) Join Our Mission To Transform LivesThe 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.Position Title Position Title Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor (TEMPORARY) Special Instructions to Applicants 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.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 Recruitment Type Recruitment Type Faculty LocationPosting Number Posting Number F01386# of Openings# of Openings 1Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).Position Status Position Status TemporaryEEO Job CategoryEEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Employee Group Part-Time Faculty DepartmentDepartment C8060-Culinary Arts Discipline Culinary Arts/Food Technology (food service, meat cutting, baking, waiter/waitressing, bartending) Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules; creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking; evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work; meeting with students outside of class; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas; fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member; maintaining accurate academic records; performing other related duties as assigned. Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.