Job Description

About ECC

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department

Rate of Pay

This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position with the following pay rate per contact hour:

2026: Less than MA: $1,098 MA or Above: $1,140

2027: Less than MA: $1,128 MA or Above: $1,171

FLSA Status

Exempt

Grant Funded

No

Job Summary

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement. Prepare lesson plans to follow curriculum, prepare kitchen lab for demonstrations and student production; prepare purchase orders for planned production.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. AAS in Culinary Arts or equivalent
2. 3 years as a cook/chef
3. ServSafe Allergen Certification
4. Current sanitation license.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

N/A

Essential Duties

Deliver Instruction

1. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
2. Prepare lessons
3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets

Evaluate Student Progress

1. Keep accurate record of student performance
2. Provide students with timely feedback

Provide Student Assistance

1. Refer students to student support services
2. Accommodate special needs students

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that relate to the job description

Physical Demands

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.