EOC-Adjunct Instructor Culinary Arts EOC-ADJ-Culinary26 at InsideHigherEd

EOC-Adjunct Instructor Culinary Arts EOC-ADJ-Culinary26 Position Type: Part-time Location: Troy,New York,United States Application closes: 2025-12-20 Since 1966, the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division of Hudson Valley Community College and part of the State University of New York, has offered tuition-free academic and workforce development opportunities to disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared individuals.CDEOC’s Mission:The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is an educational enterprise that serves eligible adult learners. The EOC delivers comprehensive, community-based academic and workforce development programs and provides support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities, access to further education, personal growth and development.CDEOC’s Vision:The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is to be recognized as a leader in New York State for: educational excellence, the ability to Optimize opportunity, and for Caring commitment to the students and community it represents.CDEOC’s Core Values:S – Service – to deliver quality, committed and caring assistanceT – Teamwork – to work diligently, persistently, and cooperativelyR – Respect – to treat everyone with dignityI – Initiative – to provide a warm, welcoming, and diverse communityV – Versatile – to be flexible and adaptableE – Empower – to promote personal growth and confidenceS – Success – to inspire and encourage achievementCapital District Educational Opportunity Center seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.Adjunct Instructor, Culinary Arts EOC-ADJ-Culinary26Please Note: In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a reference and background check.Description of Vacant Position: To conduct classes in the theory and practice of all aspects of food preparation and catering. Skill areas include cold food production, desserts, yeast breads and quick breads, soups, stocks and sauces, hot food production, bistro style cooking, special events and catering, and breakfast cookery. The instructor will prepare, present, and serve daily meals.  The instructor may be asked to do special events outside of the EOC.Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess: an associate’s degree or appropriate educational credits, certifications, or experience to enable satisfactory performance and instruction in the designated area of culinary; four (4) years of relevant professional experience; two (2) years of supervisory and/or teaching experience; and, demonstrated proficiency in computer skills.Assignments may be during the morning, afternoon or evening and would be located in our Troy location.  The hourly rate for Adjunct Instructor is $46.00. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct LoansTo apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of December 20, 2025.  Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.