Job description

Salary: $57,013.00 – $65,361.00 Annually

Job Number: MCCC-26-25

Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

About Holyoke Community College:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college’s strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today’s challenges.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future

Teaches a variety of Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts courses. Advises students; serves on college governance committees and participates in college programs and activities.

1. Teaches a variety of Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts related courses conducted onsite or at offsite venues based on college and program needs.
2. Develops new courses/curriculum/programs as appropriate to support student learning and attainment of learning outcomes and which meet local workforce needs.
3. Integrates technology into coursework, such as a learning management system.
4. Meets with and assists students, singly or in groups, regarding comprehension of course content.
5. Provides academic advising and supports college and/or program orientation initiatives.
6. Participates in various program and/or college student support and/or retention initiatives.
7. Participates in assessment activities at the program and/or college level which support all applicable accreditation and/or regulatory compliance efforts.
8. Serves on college governance committees and other committees, task forces, sub-committees and in other activities and performs other college services as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or certification in Culinary Arts or closely related field and a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• At least two years of teaching or training experience;
• Demonstrated excellent teaching skills in Culinary Arts, including using interactive and varied pedagogical strategies;
• Commitment to and understanding of the community college mission;
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree; American Culinary Federation certified or eligible for certification;
• Teaching experience in higher education;
• Experience in the management of professional kitchens or bakery facilities;
• Ability to integrate information technology and emerging culinary technology into instruction;
• ServSafe food handler certification and/or proctor certification.

Full-time, Tenure-Track MCCC/MTA position

Salary: $57,013.00 – $65,361.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

How to apply

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Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.