Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Culinary Arts

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Culinary Arts Program at Kingsborough Community College seeks adjunct faculty with a history of significant industry and teaching experience to join our team. We are looking for talented professionals who have a passion to teach and want to share their knowledge with students. Successful candidates will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning needs.

The Kingsborough Culinary Arts Program is recognized for its leadership in Culinary Arts study and workforce training in the New York Metropolitan area. Kingsborough Community College is located in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, adjacent to Sheepshead Bay with a diverse student population.

Duties Include:

Teach both lab and lecture courses within the Culinary Arts curriculum, including, but not limited to introductory and advanced culinary arts, catering, pastry arts, food service management, food safety and sanitation, and dining room management. Create, develop and, present curricula and course materials including lectures and assignments. Administer and evaluate student work, including assignments, exams, and lab performance. Participate in adjunct faculty meetings and trainings, as required.

Day, evening, and weekend teaching may be required based upon the needs of the Program.

Ideal candidates should have:

• Strong fundamental and technical culinary skills
• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and electronically, with colleagues, students, and the community
• Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to teach both lecture and lab courses

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degree in area (s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully. Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of post-degree employment in Culinary Arts. Higher education teaching experience, with a strong record of teaching is strongly preferred. Current NYC Food Handler?s License and Serve-Safe Food Safety Certificate is required.

COMPENSATION

Adjunct Lecturer - $112.50 per hour ($116.44 starting 09/01/26)

Adjunct Assistant Professor - $120.83 per hour ($125.06 starting 09/01/26)

Adjunct Associate Professor - $129.17-$129.75 per hour ($133.69-$134.29 starting 09/01/26)

Adjunct Professor - $137.50-$142.94 per hour ($142.31-$147.94 starting 09/01/26)

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 32212 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

November 30th, 2026. Review of resumes to begin immediately; on-going to fill open positions.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32212

Location: Kingsborough Community College

About CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Kingsborough Community College was founded in 1963 and is one of 23 campuses of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and offers both liberal arts education and career training programs. Kingsborough has been named one of the leading community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. It has also earned national recognition for its creative and effective use of learning communities, for the large number of degrees it confers, for the high percentage of graduates who continue their studies, and for innovative programs that draw thousands of non-traditional students to its campus every year. Kingsborough serves a widely-diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. Approximately 70% of Kingsborough’s students are enrolled in a liberal arts or science degree program; the rest pursue degrees in more specialized, career-oriented programs such as business, communications, criminal justice, culinary arts, nursing and allied health, information technology, journalism, maritime technology, tourism and hospitality, and the visual arts. The college takes pride in its many support programs that enhance student success. All students are offered in...dividual, personal and academic counseling; workshops to improve basic skills as well as career planning and placement services. Students enjoy the accessibility of Kingsborough faculty and administrators.

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