Adjunct Instructor - Hospitality/Culinary (Nutrition)

About the role

Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values: We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment. We care about the well-being of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency. We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Nutrition course content in accordance with established course requirements and program expectations.
• Prepare and deliver effective classroom instruction using appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Connect nutrition concepts and principles to practical applications in culinary arts, hospitality, foodservice, and related settings.
• Remain current in nutrition, culinary arts, hospitality, foodservice, and related areas of professional practice.
• Provide students with clear course expectations, assignments, assessments, and deadlines.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely and appropriate feedback.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and other required student records.
• Communicate student progress and course-related information to students and appropriate college personnel.
• Complete required instructional and college training.
• Support program and college academic standards and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional and supportive classroom environment that promotes student learning and academic success.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding course expectations, assignments, academic progress, and available college resources.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources and services when academic or other support needs arise.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with college policies and applicable requirements.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative learning environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and program leadership.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and respect in interactions with students and colleagues.
• Support Chattanooga State's mission, values, policies, and academic standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Food Science, or a closely related field.
• Professional experience in culinary arts, hospitality, foodservice, nutrition, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of fundamental nutrition concepts and their application to foodservice and culinary operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate course content and instructional expectations.
• Ability to prepare and deliver classroom instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with students and college personnel.
• Availability to teach the assigned course during the scheduled class periods beginning October 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Education, or a related field.
• Previous college-level teaching

Schedule

The course is scheduled to meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., beginning October 12, 2026.