Culinary Adjunct Position Available In Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

Culinary Adjunct
Lackawanna College
in Scranton, PA

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Adjunct/Part-Time

Posted:

06/16/2025

Application Due:

06/26/2025

Category:

Culinary Arts

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

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BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA

” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024! Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions. If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES

Adjunct instructors, who possess a strong culinary background, will be responsible for working within the institution’s mission to teach the objectives of the assigned course; with a focus on creativity and attention to detail. Courses may be offered during the day, evening, online or using other distance learning formats.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan, prepare & deliver lesson plans in didactic, classroom and/or kitchen lab setting in order to promote student success. 2. Promote student success through informed, accessible professional engagement that supports both the departmental and college wide mission. 3. Prepare daily lesson plans for each course using the assigned course descriptions and objectives. 4. Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, including, but not limited to, grades, attendance and student learning outcomes. 5. Use current trends and technology to enhance instructional effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, videos, guest speakers, field trips, etc. 6. Demonstrate a customer focused approach to the development and advancement of our students on an emotional, social, and educational level. 7. Be able to work in a flexible culinary lab environment that will consist of moving light to heavy equipment to accommodate any given class. 8. Be able to endure prolonged periods of standing in a teaching environment. Be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of various backgrounds
Ability to adapt methodologies for different learning styles
Ability to work independently and conscientiously
Ability to be flexible to accommodate various schedules
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 credits within the culinary field or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated knowledge of culinary principles, theories, and practices
Two years of successful related work experience within the culinary field
Strong restaurant experience with an emphasis on ala carte execution
Demonstrated success working within a team environment Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, June 26th, 2025 No phone calls, please.

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