Job description

The Assistant Professor of Pastry will hold a faculty appointment and have academic and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Community College of Rhode Island. The newly developed Culinary Craftsmanship program is a two-year associate degree program with a one-year stackable certificate in Culinary Essentials. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for assisting with the overall operation and educational quality of the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Student Focus:

• Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students
• Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution
• Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling, and remediation as needed
• Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites
• Provide administration, organization, and supervision of student experience

Instructional Skills:

• Facilitate learning in the classroom
• Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork
• Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles
• Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community
• Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
• Participate in interprofessional educational activities
• Convey knowledge and skills effectively to students
• Continue professional development as an educator
• Teach appropriate courses within the program maintaining food safety and quality standards

Departmental Support:

• Assist in developing scheduling for the program including staffing of adjuncts as needed
• Participate in departmental and college-wide activities
• Demonstrate commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Participate in the hiring process of additional faculty for the department
• Assure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage and perform ordering for all necessary supplies for classrooms within department
• Assist in managing budgeting and other fiscal responsibilities
• Develop and implement curriculum to maintain industry and academic standards and expectations
• Other duties as required

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of 3 years industry and/or Pastry Arts teaching experience
• Food Safety Manager Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Related industry certification
• Supervisory experience
• Teaching experience in culinary or pastry
• Bilingual

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Culinary Arts

Locations

Newport County Campus

Yearly salary

$62,064 – $67,129

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Funding Source: Unrestricted

Exempt?: Yes

Yearly Schedule: Academic

Union: FA

Pay Grade: N/A

How to apply

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Application Close Date

January 18, 2026