Baking and Pastry Arts Adjunct Instructor

This position is based at our Richmond, VA campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model.  Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. 

ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits, some of which are highlighted below:

• Tuition scholarship program available to full-time employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment


• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans


• 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions

Are you upbeat, energetic, and passionate about the hospitality industry? Do you enjoy helping to transform the lives of others by listening, learning, and sharing your knowledge? If so, joining Culinary Institute of Virginia’s team of staff and faculty may be the opportunity you’ve been preparing for all along!

Culinary Institute of Virginia (CIV), The College of Culinary Arts of ECPI University, offers degrees designed to help prepare graduates to become responsible, respected, and valuable members of the hospitality workforce. Programs offered, including Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Nutrition, and Food Service Management, reflect the dynamism and diversity of the food service industry. 

We are seeking a qualified Baking & Pastry professional to help teach and mentor the next wave of Baking & Pastry students. 

Faculty members are responsible for delivering quality, student-centered, hands-on, active instruction in order to prepare our students for success.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide practical hands-on instruction to create an engaging learning environment. 
• Employ instructional technology and active learning approaches in order to enhance the learning experience and achieve learning outcomes. 
• Evaluate student academic performance using a variety of assessments and techniques. 
• Participate in scheduled University activities.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development. 
• All other duties assigned.

Education/Experience:
• Associate's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts required, Bachelor's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or Hospitality related field preferred. 
• 3-5 years of industry experience
• Teaching experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent oral and written communication 
• Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and skill levels 
• Strong time management skills and detail-orientation 
• Working knowledge of computer applications and the ability to quickly learn new computer software 
• Experience with distance learning or learning management systems (LMS) preferred

CIV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.