Job Details

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,670 – $50,500 per year
Posted: 10/14/2025
Application Due: 11/15/2025
Category: Culinary Arts

Position Title:

Culinary Arts Instructor (Full-Time, Grant-Funded)

Department: Division of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies
Location: Dyer County, Tennessee
Reports to: Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies

Position Overview:

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) seeks a dedicated Culinary Arts Instructor to join the Division of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies. This is a full-time, grant-funded fiscal year position primarily located in the Dyer County area.

The successful candidate will teach, advise, and manage the Culinary Arts program while preparing students for culinary careers through engaging, industry-relevant instruction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 30 instructional hours (TLE) per academic year in Culinary Arts or related fields.

• Serve as Program Advisor and Director for DSCC’s Culinary Arts program.

• Instruct diverse student groups, including dual-enrollment high school students and adult learners.

• Recruit and engage prospective students from area high schools and the community.

• Deliver courses in various formats — in-person, online, hybrid, or off-campus — including evening or weekend classes as needed (personal vehicle required).

• Apply learning-centered, research-based teaching methods, including service-learning and cooperative learning strategies.

• Develop and manage web-enhanced and technology-supported courses following accessibility standards.

• Use DSCC’s course management system for all instructional activities.

• Collaborate with faculty to assess and improve course effectiveness.

• Participate in professional development and maintain membership in relevant professional associations.

• Mentor adjunct instructors and assist with curriculum revision and textbook selection.

• Advise students, maintain office hours, and actively participate in college committees.

• Assist in grant writing and program management.

• Communicate promptly with students and colleagues (response expected within 72 hours).

• Obtain Master Advisor certification and demonstrate readiness to teach in a correctional facility, if required.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office and classroom settings; minimal exposure to hazards.

• Occasional travel required for program and college activities.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.

• Ability to teach, assess, and mentor students effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution,
  or Associate degree with demonstrated professional culinary competencies.

• Relevant culinary industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

• College-level teaching experience.

• Experience using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for instruction.

Salary and Benefits:

Annual Salary: $41,670 – $50,500
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans (401K, 403B)

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

• State Employee Discount Program (900+ merchants)

Application Instructions:

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• Application form

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Unofficial transcripts (official copies required upon hire)

• Contact information for three professional references

Only complete applications will be reviewed. A satisfactory background check is required prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Dyersburg State Community College, a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is an AA/EEO employer. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.