Instructor

Glendale Community College seeks individuals who are equity-minded leaders, committed to student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Full-Time Tenure-Track Hospitality Management Instructor position. This position includes but is not limited to areas such as hotel/lodging, food and beverage services, event planning, and tourism. GCC seeks instructors who value placing our students at the center of everything we do, including mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative learning environment. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. GCC is committed to hiring a faculty member who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as: encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences; strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities; promoting the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging inequitable practices; and supporting institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments. The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college. This is a full-time, tenure-track classroom teaching assignment in the Division of Aviation and Technology. The current teaching load is 18 instructional hours per week. Members of the full-time faculty will hold five office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees is required. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes. Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by the first review date: 6/6 /26.

Start Date:

Fall 2026 Examples of Duties Teach courses in hospitality management services using various teaching methods including demonstrations, active learning strategies, and lectures. Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc. Maintain regular posted office hours and accessible to students. Provide an environment conducive to effective learning. Assisting the development and implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program. Participate in campus governance and professional activities (e.g. committees, scheduling, leadership positions, faculty meetings, etc.) Participate in staff development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives. Work to achieve the college's Institutional, Program, and Student Learning Outcomes in support of Glendale Community College's Mission Statement. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work. Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any Bachelor's or higher AND two years of experience in culinary arts/food technology, OR any Associate's degree AND six years of experience in culinary arts/food technology, OR the equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:

Managerial experience in hospitality operations including front office lodging management, food and beverage services, and/or event management. Experience overseeing large-scale events, catering operations, or banquet service execution. Experience building partnerships and participating in local, regional and state activities with industry, community, and external professional organizations, to develop job placement and internships, and promote the Hospitality program. Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps. Beverage program management experience including wine, spirits, bar operations, and cost management. Administrator or Instructor/Proctor of the National Restaurant Association, ServSafe Manager and/or ServSafe Alcohol training programs, or American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Accreditation Board (ANAB) certifications. Additional Information Salary, Health and Welfare Benefits Starting salary is from $72,928 to $100,966 per year depending upon education and experience. Step placement within the appropriate column is determined by Article VIII of the Glendale College Guild, Local 2276, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, information regarding health and welfare benefits may be found in Article XI. Application Process This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Current resume
• Cover letter that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
• Scanned copy of diploma or transcripts indicating conferral date.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application. Position is open until filled.

First review date:

June 6 , 2026 Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration. Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by the first review date of 6 /6/2026. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as 'see resume') or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed. If selected, first round interview dates are proposed for June/July 2026. If selected, final interview date is proposed for end of July 2026. Travel Reimbursement Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information. Position Funding This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement. Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu. Accommodations If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District. Employer Glendale Community College Address 1500 N. Verdugo Road Glendale, California, 91208 Phone818-240-1000 x5921

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