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Culinary Arts Associate Faculty
SALARY: For a full course load, the position pays approximately $19,183.00 per term.
LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington
DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College is seeking a Culinary Arts Associate Faculty member.
The Culinary Arts associate faculty members will teach a variety of beginning, intermediate, and advanced kitchen labs classes, with future additional classroom based teaching possibilities, like Principles of Cooking, and other courses as assigned. This position is also responsible for supporting a curriculum and instructional program that reflects both classical and contemporary cooking trends, while meeting industry standards. The position requires a variety of teaching methodologies, including online teaching, lecture, and lab classes; the successful candidate will be expected to learn these modalities. Working with other faculty, the position will help manage the College Café and oversee student production in the department¿s To Go Program.
Daily hours in the lab will be from approximately 8:30 am to 2:15 pm, Monday through Thursday (a 5.75-hour day). In addition, there is attendant administrative work at other times for grading, record keeping, curriculum development, communication with students and staff, and which may include advising, recruitment, and some office hours . The position requires strong team skills, collaborative decision-making with other faculty and staff working in the instructional and food services departments, including both leading and participating on various teams, as well as multitasking abilities.
This associate faculty position reports to the Dean of the School of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Professional Education. It is anticipated to have a start date of September 17, 2025.
Please refer to the ¿Application Procedures and Required Documents¿ section below for detailed information on the application process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
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Three years of recent industry experience.
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One year as an Executive Chef, or equivalent food service management experience.
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Desire to learn the principles of successful teaching as at Edmonds College.
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Excellent verbal, writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
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Evidence of ability to use technologies, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, email, and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas).
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work typically takes place in a professional kitchen setting, requiring extensive standing, walking, bending and twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds. Other work may be performed in a classroom and office, requiring standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty members are frequently required to use computers and other technologies in the work environment.
COMPENSATION:
The work schedule is based on an eleven-week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94 at Step A. Special assignments are paid at $45 per hour, and meeting stipends are compensated per the CBA rate, starting at $55 for meetings lasting from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
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Criminal background check. Before being hired, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
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All new positions are contingent upon funding.
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At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
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Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.
Your online application must include the following to be complete:
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Current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
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Names and contact information for three professional references.
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Unofficial Transcript(s) - Scan and attach them to your online application.
No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.
EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.
JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.
