Adjunct Faculty – Baking and Pastry Arts – (Spring 2027)

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders. As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Colangelo College of Business is a Christian business school for servant leaders and innovation based upon ethics, purpose and stakeholder integration to help communities prosper and flourish. Baking and Pastry Arts: This course equips students with essential knowledge and techniques required for professional baking. Beginning with proper baking mise en place and baker's percentage calculations, students develop the organizational and mathematical skills critical for consistency and scalability in production. The curriculum explores the science of baking, providing a deep understanding of ingredient functions, chemical reactions, and how various factors affect final products. Students will master fundamental baking techniques across multiple categories, including breads, cookies, pies, tarts, and savory baked goods, while also developing skills in classic and contemporary pastry preparations. The course concludes with an examination of retail baking operations, covering production planning, product costing, merchandising, and customer service strategies. Why Work at GCU? Tuition benefits for adjunct employees401(k) retirement planEmployee perks and discountsOn-campus fitness and wellness resourcesOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives Location: GCU Main Campus – Phoenix, AZ In-person, on-campus instructionTerm: Spring 2027 (01/04/27 – 04/25/2027)Monday 9am What You Will Do Facilitate classroom instruction and discussionsEngage students in achieving course learning outcomesAssess student performance and provide feedbackIncorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teachingSupport the mission and values of Grand Canyon University Minimum Qualifications What You Will Bring Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Food Business, Hospitality Management or Culinary Management 5 years of culinary leadership experience in the hospitality industry Preferred Qualifications PhD/DBA ManagementPhD/DBA Hospitality Management Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review: Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed aboveYour unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees Join GCU and help students discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make an impact in their communities. #gcu #highered #faculty #phoenix #adjunct #business #CCOB #INDLOPESUP #hospitality #culinary