Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality / Culinary Management

Ivy Tech Community College - Lake County is a prestigious public community college committed to providing high-quality, accessible education to a diverse student population. Located in East Chicago, Indiana, Ivy Tech offers a variety of academic and career-focused programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s competitive workforce. The college prides itself on fostering an inclusive learning environment that embraces students from all walks of life, ensuring opportunities for growth, development, and lifelong learning. With a strong emphasis on providing practical, hands-on education, Ivy Tech serves as a vital resource within the community, supporting economic development and workforce readiness. The Hospitality / Culinary Management Program at Ivy Tech is one of its distinguished offerings, designed to prepare students for successful careers in the culinary arts and hospitality industry through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical experience.

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Adjunct Instructor for its Hospitality / Culinary Management Program located at its East Chicago campus. This part-time adjunct position offers an hourly pay rate of $47.35 per contact hour and involves teaching specialized courses such as Basic Food Theory and Skills, Soups, Stocks, and Sauces, as well as Meat and Seafood Fabrication and Classical Cuisine and Pastries. The Adjunct Instructor role plays a pivotal role in delivering quality education that adheres to the college’s curriculum and departmental standards. Responsibility falls on the instructor to maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that develops and nurtures students’ culinary talents and theoretical knowledge, preparing them for future employment within the broad Hospitality field.

The selected Adjunct Instructor will be accountable for delivering lessons as per the established curriculum guidelines, assessing student progress, and ensuring all instructional and assessment standards are met with precision. Collaboration with the Program Chair and other faculty members is essential to align course objectives with student outcomes, maintain accurate academic records, and utilize modern instructional technology including Microsoft Word and Excel. The position demands proficiency in both classical and contemporary cooking methods, with an expectation that the instructor will bring real-world experience and professional certifications into the classroom. The role also requires a flexible, culturally sensitive educator ready to engage with a diverse student body and provide a meaningful educational experience that reflects the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This term-based employment does not guarantee continuous employment but offers a valuable opportunity for those passionate about culinary education to influence and shape the skills of aspiring hospitality professionals. Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, possess professional certifications relevant to the culinary field, including the mandatory ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification, and demonstrate substantial work experience in culinary arts or hospitality management. The ideal candidate will have experience working with both traditional and non-traditional students from varied cultural backgrounds and have competency using standard culinary classroom equipment and instructional software.

Ivy Tech Community College values its adjunct faculty by offering competitive compensation alongside benefits that enhance the well-being and growth of its employees. These include access to vision care plans, counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program, opportunities for retirement savings, fee remission programs for employees and eligible family members, and more comprehensive benefits information accessible through the college’s career portal. This position embodies Ivy Tech’s mission to support student success and community advancement through dedicated and knowledgeable faculty members.