Bakery Principles Adjunct

Job Description: Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY, is accepting applications for an adjunct chef instructor in our Culinary Management program to teach classes in Bakery Principles. This course gives students a working knowledge of the fundamentals of baking techniques and the scientific principles behind it in a commercial bakery. Students will learn the appropriate bakery methods that may be applied to yeast raised doughs, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and basic items made in a bakery. Topics include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the use of proper flours. Pre/co-requisite(s): FSA 100; co-requisite(s): FSA 103BL, FSA 103C, and FSA 103CL. Approved uniform required. 2 credits. The adjunct instructor is responsible for demonstrations, lecturing, compiling tests, and assessing student performance relative to standardized learning objectives. This course includes a lab component. This course is hybrid which means lecture material is on-line and lab component is face-to-face. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree in Culinary Arts/Bakery Arts from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalent. At least 5 years of professional culinary experience AND/OR at least 5 years prior teaching or training experience. Candidate must be certified to teach on-line through OCC Quality Matters before being assigned to this course. Certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's in Culinary Arts/Bakery Arts from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalent. Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered. Additional Information: Anticipated Hours: This course runs 1st 1/2 semester 8/14/26-10/12/26. Lab component runs face-to-face Monday and Wednesday 9:05am-11:55am Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment. Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System. Application Instructions: To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach. The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking. Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. Please contact if you have questions.

Created: 2026-03-04