Applications are invited to serve as Part-Time Professors in the Culinary Arts programs within the School of Culinary Arts at Niagara College.  The Culinary programs are located at our Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Part-time chef faculty within the Culinary programs work as part of a highly-collaborative and innovative program team of faculty and technical support staff within our classrooms and industry-standard kitchen labs. This team collaboratively provides a superior and supportive learning experience to students enrolled in either an eight-month certificate program in Culinary Skills or two-year Diploma in Culinary Management.

The program team seeks experienced Culinary leaders, preferably those chefs currently working within innovative settings or able to contribute under-represented perspectives. Successful candidates will gain the opportunity to embark on, or continue, a concurrent professional learning trajectory within the field of higher education in a highly supportive, mentored environment focused on excellence and innovation within Culinary Education. 

Required professional qualifications:

• Provincial Red Seal designation for Cook and/or Culinary post-secondary credential(s) from an accredited public institution. 
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive culinary employment experience in a variety of industrial contexts
• Demonstrated collegial collaborative approach to team membership and leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Evidence of commitment to student success and/or coaching/mentoring others to high standards
• Demonstrated networking skills with a variety of stakeholders within the field of expertise
• Working knowledge of relevant digital applications (e.g., office applications, learning management systems, virtual meeting tools)

Preferred candidates may also possess:

• Post-secondary teaching and collaborative curriculum development experience
• Ongoing studies or certifications within Education or Adult Education
• Additional professional specialized certifications or qualifications in Culinary or Hospitality Management
• Industry accolades, honours and accomplishments of professional significance

Close Date: This posting will remain open until filled. First review of candidates will take place on April 1, 2024. 

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials). 

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.