Opportunity Description
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: You are applying to a job pool that does not reflect current openings. If a position becomes available during the 2025-2026 academic year and you are selected for an interview, the college will contact you.
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Position Summary
The Seattle Colleges are looking for innovative and dedicated faculty members who have a demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
Faculty will teach part-time in a wide range of courses. Successful applicants will have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding in an urban environment.
Successful applicants may be invited to interview at one of the colleges in the Seattle Colleges District, North Seattle, Seattle Central, or South Seattle. Specific teaching assignments will be dependent on the instructors background, scheduling, and available courses.
Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats such as in-class, hybrid, online and varied class times including days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle.
The salary range for part time faculty is $7,110.33 - $10,649.33 (P1: A1- E7). Target start rate of pay for this position is $7,110.33 - $8,226.33 (for a 5-credit single-class workload per quarter)
Application Procedures
An attached resume outlining your educational and teaching experience Philosophy of teaching statement demonstrating a commitment to supporting diverse student learners (no more than one page) Unofficial transcripts (graduate school only) List of courses taught by college and year/quarter (Word file or Excel file) An attached cover letter addressing how you meet the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position Contact information for three professional references
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Notice to Applicants: Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What you will be working on:
The chef/instructor prepares, delivers and maintains current and relevant curriculum to provide a strong foundation to professional cooking and baking. Instruction combines theory and application, classroom lectures and practical hands-on training in preparation for a career in the food industry.
Applicant must be able to deliver instruction relevant to the course(s) assigned, including culinary, pastry, sustainability, hospitality, and related management. They must also be able to teach, appraise and work within a diverse academic environment that values the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic wealth of students, faculty, and staff within the college community; including students for whom English is not their primary language.
Depending on courses assigned, faculty may also be required to:
Organize practical and technical instruction and lectures on working in the food industry; food and supply requisitioning; kitchen safety and safe food-handling practical training; equipment and kitchen maintenance; development and delivery of science-based cooking theory, technical demonstration, time management, laboratory instruction and supervision.
Be familiar with the technical specifics of commercial kitchen equipment.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations and practical lab competencies in a timely manner.
Have scheduled office hours and requisite administrative duties as outlined in contract.
Comply and enforce sanitation principles and policies as defined by current state health department codes, as well as uphold the Seattle Culinary Academys Standards and Procedures.
Plan and participate in annual professional development and education to stay abreast of new development in the food service industry.
Participate in program and curriculum development and revision to keep the program current and to meet workforce and industry needs.
Measure and assess course outcomes, program outcomes, and Seattle Central College Student Learning Outcomes as listed on the official course outlines of record.
Participate in campus and district committees.
Description of Job
This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.
What you bring as a candidate:
Bachelors degree or at least two years of related training at an accredited institution.
A minimum of 5 years of practical culinary experience including a minimum of 2 years as an executive chef, pastry chef or working in a leadership or teaching role. The type of culinary operation will be strongly considered.
Background should be from high volume corporate or independent restaurants/hotels, catering, and/or leaders in industry.
Successful applicants should have knowledge in sanitation, safe food-handling practices, nutrition and HACCP, as well as experience managing food costs, including recipe costing, ordering, and responsible waste management.
Candidates will have a firm understanding of farm-to-table philosophy as well as the value of locally sourced, seasonally grown products from independent or corporate farmers.
The applicant must be able to fulfill Washington State and Seattle Colleges District professional technical education instructor certification requirements and must also hold or obtain a Washington state food handlers permit and current CPR/ first aid certification.
They must also have basic computer and multi-media skills.
Experience/capacity to teach, appraise and work within a diverse academic environment that values the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic wealth of students, faculty, and staff within the college community; including students for whom English is not their primary language.
Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population whose background may include first generation, single parent, ESL, varied financial means, varied learning styles and physical capabilities, and racial, gender, ethnic, religious, cultural and language identities.
Possess and demonstrate appreciation of and the ability to work cooperatively with an industry advisory committee as well as collaboratively with SCA faculty and staff members.
Depending on position, candidate must have demonstrated ability and expertise in the food service industry pertaining to:
The preparation of desserts, breads and fermentation, chocolate, Viennoiserie, confections, bakeshop ingredients, and other aspects of baking and pastry work including sanitation, equipment safety, and kitchen operations.
The preparation of meats, fish and shellfish, dairy, eggs, vegetables, fruits, starches, legumes, herbs, and spices, and other aspects of culinary including sanitation, equipment safety, and kitchen operations.
Other specialties relating to a specific course or courses.
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.
PHYSICAL SETTING
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyber bullying."
Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.