Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Baking & Pastry

Duties

• Teach both lab and lecture courses within the Culinary Arts curriculum, including, but not limited to introductory and advanced baking and pastry arts, patisserie, chocolate and sugar confections, artisan breads, cake decorating, culinary arts, food service management, and food safety and sanitation.
• Create, develop and present curricula and course materials including lectures and assignments.
• Administer and evaluate student work, including assignments, exams, and lab performance.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings and trainings, as required.
• Day, evening, and weekend teaching may be required based upon the needs of the Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.
• A minimum of five (5) years of post-degree employment in Baking and Pastry.
• Higher education teaching experience, with a strong record of teaching is strongly preferred.
• Current NYC Food Handler’s License and Serve-Safe Food Safety Certificate is required.

Compensation

• Adjunct Lecturer - $112.50 per hour ($116.44 starting 09/01/26)
• Adjunct Assistant Professor - $120.83 per hour ($125.06 starting 09/01/26)
• Adjunct Associate Professor - $129.17-$129.75 per hour ($133.69-$134.29 starting 09/01/26)
• Adjunct Professor - $137.50-$142.94 per hour ($142.31-$147.94 starting 09/01/26)

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.