Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Culinary/Food Service - Monroe Community College

Published: 10/21/2026

Monroe Community College

Position Title: Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Culinary/Food Service - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full Time Posted On: Tue Oct 20 2026 Job Description:

Function of Position:

This full-time Culinary/Food Service position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in culinary, hospitality, and restaurant management. Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Hospitality Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton Campus. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. The successful candidate will bring expertise in culinary arts and food service/restaurant management to MCC.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Instructs in both lecture and laboratory courses in the Hospitality Department.
Evaluates student performance in the Hospitality Department as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract.
Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning.
Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines.
Assists department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement.
Advises and mentors students concerning professional, academic, and other related issues.
Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines.
Attends departmental functions when requested.
Assists in coordinating culinary, hospitality service, and food service experiences.
Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design.
Attends department meetings as a contributing member.
Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects.
Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask.

Secondary Functions:

Assists with the Department curriculum review, revision, and development.
Engages in professional development and technological upgrading activities.
Assists the Department with student recruitment and retention.
Contributes to the College through division, department, and college committees.
Actively participates in related professional development activities and organizations.
Maintains professional relationships with local colleagues at both high school and college levels.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location.

MCC Expectations:

Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth. This includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Earned a bachelor's degree or higher in culinary, food service, or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Practical employment experience in the culinary/food service/restaurant industry with professional kitchen decorum and strong operational management skills.
Three to five (3-5) years of teaching or training experience.
Thorough knowledge of the culinary/food service industry with the ability to effectively teach classical culinary techniques and a variety of culinary, hospitality, and food service courses. Teaching both laboratory and lecture courses.
Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills.
Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment.
Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member.
Ability and willingness to represent the College and the Department in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
Commitment to continued professional growth and development.
ServSafe certified, or willing to complete certification prior to the start of the Spring 2027 semester.
Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned master's degree in hospitality, culinary, education, business, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
ACF Certified Sous Chef, or ACF Certified Chef de Cuisine, or meet the qualifications for the certification.
Experience in culinary/hospitality education.
Professional affiliations in the hospitality or culinary industry with sufficient contacts for intern and post-graduate placement.
Familiar with computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Banner, Degree Works, and Learning Management Systems.
Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
Experience with computerized student record management.
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently.

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $52,000 to $63,000 and is based on these factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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