Adjunct Instructor (Culinary Arts)

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• Requisition ID: EDU0AAP
• Number of Openings: 3
• Advertised Salary: $2,200 - 4,800 / Semester
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: May 27, 2026

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor (Culinary Arts) position in the Business & Public Service Technology within the Academic & Student Affairs division. This position is located on Atlanta Tech's main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision of the Dean of Business & Public Service Technologies and the Culinary Arts Chair, the Adjunct Instructor (Culinary Arts) provides instruction for credited culinary arts core course syllabus; ensuring the outcomes meet the stated objectives. This is a part-time position, up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week, and it requires utilizing techniques that facilitate adult learning styles and demonstrates varying techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use instructional technologies with excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Willingness to adopt and teach new and emerging technologies and commitment to meeting the needs of and providing instruction to multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to teach savory food preparation and a ho1tistic food presentation, including fruit/vegetable/starch preparation, garde manger, meat, seafood andpoult1y fabrication, stock, soup and sauce preparation, international cuisine, regional American cuisine, and advanced blading and pastry preparation, including artisan breads, pastry components, wedding cakes, and chocolate candies and other confections.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate nutrition, food safety and cost control into instruction.
• Demonstrated ability in HACCP and environmental hygiene.
• . Demonstrated knowledge of current procedures in the Culinary Arts field.
• Follow approved course syllabus.
• Monitor students’ use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Advising and counseling students and maintaining appropriate advisement records on each student classroom and laboratories.
• Attend meetings as required and appropriate.
• Observe and enforce institution’s policies and regulations.
• Assist with student recruitment and job placements directed by the division chair.
• Serve on committees as directed and coordinated by the division chair; and
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials.
• Knowledge of vocational area of assignment.
• Skill in presenting subject matter.
• Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of student information systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and demonstrate the following:

• Associate's degree in culinary arts from an accredited college or university with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Five (5) years of related occupational experience as a Sous Chef or higher, overseeing at least six (6) or more employees, within the last ten (10) years.
• Must have current SERV Safe Certification.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Preferences may be given to candidates who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess and demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Culinary Arts from an accredited college or university with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated work experience in the Culinary Arts profession within the past ten (10) years
• Previous teaching experience
• Certified Culinary Educator (CCE)-ACF
• Certified Secondary Culinary Educator (CSCE)-ACF
• Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)-AHLEI
• State-recognized teaching credential or postsecondary Instructor certification

*** May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu .

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