Adjunct Faculty, Culinary, Baking/Pastry - FA26

College of DuPage (COD) is a public community college located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Known for its commitment to fostering student success and providing high-quality education, COD offers a wide range of academic programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its multicultural campus community. The college emphasizes inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning, aiming to prepare students for career advancement and lifelong learning in a global society. As a respected educational institution, College of DuPage supports a dynamic environment where both students and faculty thrive. COD’s faculty members are dedicated professionals who facilitate engaging learning experiences and provide guidance to help students achieve their goals. College of DuPage values diversity and actively seeks to attract talented educators who are passionate about teaching and who are committed to advancing a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion.

The role of Adjunct Faculty in Culinary - Baking/Pastry at College of DuPage is an opportunity to join an institution that champions student success and multicultural education. This adjunct faculty position entails teaching baking and pastry courses in an in-person, face-to-face format within the culinary program. Faculty members are responsible for planning and delivering instruction in classroom, laboratory, or clinical settings. Course delivery may also include hybrid and blended learning formats, accommodating flexible schedules that might involve daytime, evening, and weekend teaching assignments. The position requires active engagement with students, including evaluating student progress and submitting timely and accurate paperwork related to course instruction.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years of relevant industry experience as a pastry chef or chef, alongside an associate’s degree in a related culinary content area. Possession of a Food Service Manager’s License is mandatory. While the courses are delivered face-to-face, preference is given to candidates who have experience with, and the ability to teach effectively using, online and virtual technologies, supported by access to personal technology adequate for these purposes. Adjunct faculty appointments are compensated through stipends for course assignments. The college mandates a pre-employment background check, underscoring its commitment to a safe and professional educational environment.

Joining College of DuPage means becoming part of a welcoming and inclusive academic community where the emphasis is on fostering student learning in a supportive setting. Faculty members are empowered to contribute to curriculum development and to apply innovative instructional methods that respond to the diverse learning needs of students. The institution is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining outstanding talent and invites applicants from all backgrounds to apply. By becoming an adjunct faculty member at COD, educators have the chance to impact future culinary professionals while enhancing their own teaching practice within a respected community college setting.