Northern California HERC

Visiting Culinary Arts Instructor (One Year Temporary) - Riverside City College

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
6/17/2026

Department: Applied Technology (R)
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian
College/Campus: Riverside
Physical location of the position: Riverside
Employment Type: Full-Time,Temporary, One-Year Temporary (Faculty)
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Column B, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6
Salary Amount: Compensation will be one and half times the contract $124,026 - $203,381
Salary Type: Annual
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for lecture and/or laboratory instruction in Riverside Culinary Academy courses. The assignment may also include other courses in the discipline.

The ideal candidate will share RCC's and the department of Applied Technology commitment to educating its racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. The college currently enrolls nearly 30,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. 60% of RCC's students are Hispanic, 8% are African-American, 7% are Asian American, 0.3% are Native American, 0.7% are Pacific Islander, 21% are White, and 2% are multiracial. Riverside City College has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Black Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic wellbeing of the surrounding community.

We are a recognized Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI and BSI status) with established programs for Puente, Ujima/Umoja, Allies, Veterans, Foster Youth, and Rising Scholars. RCC is a leader in the California Guided Pathways Project, as well as dual enrollment with our local high schools and strong workforce preparation. We are proud of our dedication to all students and their families and, through a variety of means, provide robust offerings of culturally responsive events, speakers, and opportunities for professional training in equity practices.

For additional information about RCC, visit our website at www.rcc.edu.

EDUCATION:
A minimum of an Associate's degree from an accredited institution. Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) from the American Culinary Federation (ACF) is preferred. Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or higher-level certification is also preferred. (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions.)

EXPERIENCE:
1. A minimum of six (6) years of full-time industry experience is required. A minimum of two (2) of those years should be as an executive chef running a culinary establishment is preferred.
2. Must possess experience in organizing banquets and catering special events.
3. One year of teaching experience in culinary arts is required.
4. Community college or baccalaureate level teaching experience is also desired.
5. Membership in the ACF and other professional organizations preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
1. ServSafe Manager Certification and Instructor/ Proctor certification required.
2. Note: Certified Culinary Educator is required within the first year of employment.
3. ACF (American Culinary Federation) Certified Culinary Educator is preferred.
4. Certified Executive Chef/Certified Executive Pastry Chef or higher-level certification is also preferred.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The instructional assignment will include lecture and laboratory classes in the discipline.
2. The assignment included responsibility for functioning as a member of the Applied Technology team; networking with private industry and other agencies to develop partnerships and apprenticeships; marketing the Culinary Arts Program to feeder high schools and the community; and providing career guidance and support for culinary students seeking to enter this occupational area.
3. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of forty hours weekly, including but not limited to conducting classes, class preparation, evaluation of students, committee work, curriculum and program development, and student activities.
4. Other responsibilities include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
5. Supervising student organizations and co-curricular activities is expected of all faculty members.
6. Fulfill the duties of a full-time instructor, including, but not limited to, holding weekly office hours and completing 24 hours of 'flex credit' through various available activities and seminars.
7. Faculty will participate in outcomes assessment work.
8. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
9. Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development and other matters is expected.
10. Teaching assignment may include early morning (e.g., 7:00am) day, evening, online, hybrid, and/or off campus classes.

Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
1. This is a 12-month, tenure track, position with a load of 3.0 FTE.
2. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, and full-time teaching or equivalent experience with a range from Column B, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6 of the current Faculty Salary Schedule.
3. Medical and dental benefits are provided for the employee and dependents.
4. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided for the employee.
5. Orientation to college is required as is adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
6. Maintaining broad knowledge of the academic or occupational area and design pedagogy related to learning outcomes is expected.
7. Responsible for all other conditions of employment required of full-time faculty members such as a willingness to be involved in community activities and active participation in college committee work, student activities and other support services, and liaison with appropriate civic professional groups.

Conditions of Employment:
NOTE: This is a long-term temporary, non-tenure track position only and will terminate after the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. There is no guarantee that this position will be funded after the 2026-2027 academic year. Being offered and accepting this long-term temporary position in no way implies that an interview will be granted for any subsequent full-time positions, nor does it imply any 'inside track' to such a position.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.

Riverside Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Riverside Community College District is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.


Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Document
Associate or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document:
Required Other Document - Attach a copy of the required and/or preferred licenses/certifications.

Optional Applicant Documents:
Teaching Philosophy
Other Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Effective Employment Date:
Fall 2026

Application Deadline:
06-17-2026

Special Comments:

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!

*Cover letter must address how applicant meets the qualifications for the position.

* Letters of reference, if requested, must be non-confidential and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

*Copies of degree diplomas/certificates are NOT a replacement for transcripts.

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Application Types Accepted:
Faculty Application

Riverside Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Riverside Community College District is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

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