Temporary Culinary Arts Instructor

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Working Title:

Temporary Culinary Arts Instructor

Institution:

South Central College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

North Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

• $0.00 - $0.00
• Job Description

South Central College is seeking a Temporary Part-time Culinary Arts Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. This position will be based on the North Mankato campus.

SCC is seeking an instructor who will be responsible for classroom and lab instruction to students participating in the program. The instructor is expected to work as a team member in maintaining a learning environment that meets the educational requirements of the postsecondary student.

The Culinary Arts Instructor is also responsible for maintaining accurate academic records in a computerized learning management system. These records include attendance, grades, and class/course syllabi for each class taught.

Salary Range:

Faculty are salary placed on the MSCF salary schedule. See MSCF salary schedule for further details.

Part-time faculty are initial salary placed by column and step on the MSCF contract salary schedule. The annual salary range for the academic year is $43,067 - $71,893. Depending on the position, faculty can be granted an additional 2.5 percent differential to their base salary.

The column is determined by the level of degree the faculty member holds and the step is determined by the number of full-time years of related previous experience in the credential field they have acquired.

Minimum Qualifications

• •Associate degree in culinary arts.
• •Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in commercial food preparation.
• •One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Other Requirements

• •South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• •In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Daytime shift, Monday through Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No - the individual selected for position must work on campus for in-person instruction.

About

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities. SCC is committed to fostering a campus environment of inclusion, knowledge, and understanding in which faculty, staff, and students learn to value diversity and to respect individual differences that enrich our college community.

Why Work For Us?

We are a passionate and talented community of educators, staff, and students who are driven to succeed and are looking to grow our talented team with the addition of a positive and motivated team member! Visit our website at www.southcentral.edu.

This position is covered under the Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) contract. Please view the collective bargaining agreement for more details: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf

To learn more about South Central College visit www.southcentral.edu/

Application

Please apply online as ONLY online applications will be considered. .

South Central College requires that you include the following in your application:

• •Cover Letter.
• •Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.
• •College transcripts (copies or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application screening).

Please be prepared with a list of 5 references and their contact information, 2 of which are current or past managers/supervisors. For recent graduates: Teachers, professors, and instructors may qualify as manager references. This information will be obtained from you as applicable during the recruitment process.

SCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities, consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

Application Deadline

Please apply prior to the posting close date of November 30th, 2026.

Contact

Questions regarding this posting, please contact George Taylor, Dean of Business & Industry at george.taylor@southcentral.edu or 507.389.7387.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

01-11-2027

Position End Date:

05-14-2027

Open Date:

10-28-2026

Close Date:

10-28-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Stephanie Gates

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]