Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality and Culinary Management (Baking and Pastry Arts)

Posting Number F01027

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality and Culinary Management (Baking and Pastry Arts)

Internal Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality and Culinary Management (Baking and Pastry Arts)

Department Hospitality & Culinary Management

Position Type Part-Time Faculty

Job Family Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

Teach baking and pastry credit courses.

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

• Required Qualification(s)
• Associate’s degree in Baking, Pastry, or related.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ industry experience
• Desired Qualification(s)
• Specialty pastry skills – yeast breads including sourdoughs, rye, specialty breads, and specialty diets (gluten free, allergen free, etc.)
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Posting Date 05/16/2024

Closing Date 11/18/2024

Expected Start Date

Special Instructions Summary 

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.

The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLC CARES) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into [email protected] with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.

Pay Rate Per adjunct contract.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Location Grayslake

Total Hours per week 3-10 credit hours

Work Schedule

Per class schedule.

EEO Statement 

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Interview Process Requirements Presentation

Summary of Essential FunctionsTeach the core baking and pastry credit courses, Patisserie I, Patisserie II and including baking electives including Yeast Breads, Cake Decorating, and Contemporary Restaurant Desserts.

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