Craft Brewing, Packaging, and Service Operations ...

Craft Brewing, Packaging, and Service Operations Certificateu00a0Department: Secchia Institute for Culinaryu00a0Location: Grand Rapids, MIu00a0The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach in our Craft Brewing, Packaging, and Service Operations Certificate program, in the Fall 2025 semester at our downtown campus.u00a0In this certificate program, students gain extensive laboratory and operational experiences during fieldwork in our student-operated brewery and taproom, and through an internship at a brewery or brewing-related operation.u00a0Students' coursework, while operating the open-to-the-public brewery and taproom, will focus on fermentation principles such as introductory brewing microbiology, introductory brewing biochemistry, and sensory analysis. Courses include introductory and advanced brewing production, product analysis, product distribution, marketing/sales, taproom management, sensory evaluation, beverage/ operations management, and sustainability, and fermentation biology.u00a0Other coursework topics are beer and food pairing, hands-on packaging, labeling, merchandising, marketing, operations management, and laws and tax regulations that govern the brewing industry. Upon completion of the Craft Brewing, Packaging, and Service Operations Certificate students will have an understanding of chemicals, wort production, fermentation, temperature, time and mechanical actions used in varied Clean in Place (CIP) processes, centrifugation and carbonation principles, automated brewing systems with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) interfaces, plant operations and equipment including bulk CO2 distribution, glycol chiller operation, air compressor operation, and steam generation.u00a0A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists before employment with Grand Rapids Community College.u00a0The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.u00a0Adjunct needs are determined on a semester-by-semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online & Virtual. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC's Academic Calendar.u00a0Requisition ID:938Employee Group:Fall SemesterCompensation: to: Associate Dean, School of Workforce DevelopmentPosting Opens: 6/27/25u00a0Posting Closes: Open until filledu00a0JOB SPECIFICATIONSu00a0Qualificationsu00a0u2022 Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. Master's Degree preferred.u2022 ServSafe Alcohol Certified Proctor preferred, but not required.u2022 ServSafe Sanitation Certified preferred, but not required.u2022 Certified Cicerone, Certified Beer Server, or Beer Judge Certification (BJCP) preferred. (There are professional development opportunities for Adjunct Faculty to earn these certifications.)u2022 At least 2 years' relevant experience in the craft brewing industry.u2022 Successful teaching experience preferred, but not required.u2022 Successful teaching experience at a comm

Created: 2026-03-12