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Culinary Arts Instructor, Full-time Tenure Track (BC)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $89,080.98 - $116,884.82
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability
Voluntary benefits selection
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Bakersfield College is a respected institution situated in the heart of California's Central Valley. Established in 1913, the college is one of the nation's oldest continually operating community colleges, serving approximately 33,000 students annually across multiple campuses including the main Panorama Campus in Bakersfield, the Delano Campus north of Bakersfield, and additional locations such as the Weill Institute and BC South-West. The institution prides itself on offering a comprehensive range of educational programs including Associate and Baccalaureate degrees, certificates, workforce skills training, and transfer preparation. Known as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Bakersfield College serves a diverse student body representative of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience
  • Associate degree and six years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
  • Degrees and credits from accredited institutions
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience
  • Associate degree and six years of professional experience
  • Current Food Safety Manager Certification such as ServSafe
  • Proficiency with instructional technologies such as Canvas
  • Experience teaching restaurant lab classes, culinary theory, and foundational culinary courses
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Ability to mentor and support diverse learners

Job Duties

  • Teach culinary arts courses including restaurant labs and culinary theory
  • Develop and update curriculum across multiple delivery modalities
  • Mentor students on career pathways and professional readiness
  • Manage culinary labs including inventory, ordering, and food safety compliance
  • Participate in departmental and college committees and events
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning
  • Engage in recruitment and articulation activities with local educational institutions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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