What are the responsibilities and job description for the FULL TIME INSTRUCTOR CULINARY ARTS position at Southern Maine Community College?
PROJECTED START DATE: January, 2026
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $42,767.86 - $59,200.72
RESPONSIBILITIES: SMCC is seeking a full-time faculty with extensive practical culinary experience to teach introductory and advanced baking and pastry courses. Instructional topics may include basic and advanced baking and pastry skills, artisanal breads, classic and contemporary pastries, cookies, cakes, tarts, pies, contemporary desserts, cake decorating and chocolate work. Responsibilities include teaching 15 credit hours or the equivalent each semester; advising students; developing, modifying, and assessing the effectiveness of curricula; participating in department/college activities; committee work and college service, particularly activities that will enhance the academic life of the college; professional development activities, and other professional duties related to the position. Appointments begin at the instructor level.
BENEFITS: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA in lieu of social security, generous personal/sick time allowances, professional development, and tuition waivers within the MCCS for employees, spouse, and/or dependents.
SMCC summary of benefits 2025.pdf
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree or equivalent experience
- Formal culinary education from an accredited cooking school or apprenticeship or comparable baking/pastry experience
- Ten or more years of work in baking/pastry
- ServSafe Manager Certified
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- ACF Certification of Sous chef or above
- Five years college teaching experience
- Academic leadership experience
THINKING ABOUT APPLYING?
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SMCC is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact 207-741-5826.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references. Apply Here
Salary : $42,768 - $59,201
