Elgin Community College

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Adjunct Faculty (Spring 2027)

Location
Elgin, IL
Pay
$1,098 – $1,171 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 28, 2026

About this position

About ECC: Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie. Work Schedule: Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department Rate of Pay: This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position with the following pay rate per contact hour: 2026: Less than MA: $1,098 MA or Above: $1,140 2027: Less than MA: $1,128 MA or Above: $1,171 FLSA Status: Exempt Grant Funded: No Job Summary: Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement. Prepare lesson plans to follow curriculum, prepare kitchen lab for demonstrations and student production; prepare purchase orders for planned production. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:AAS in Culinary Arts or equivalent 3 years as a cook/chef ServSafe Allergen Certification Current sanitation license. Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: N/A Essential Duties: Deliver InstructionConduct assigned classes and/or labs Prepare lessons Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information) Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets Evaluate Student ProgressKeep accurate record of student performance Provide students with timely feedback Provide Student AssistanceRefer students to student support services Accommodate special needs students Other Duties: Other duties as assigned that relate to the job description Physical Demands: Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently) Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly) Work Environment: Moderate noise Environmental Conditions: Typical office or administrative Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$1,171
Trades & Applied Technology median
$1,137/ course, n=80
Illinois median
$1,257/ course, n=240

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