Part-time Adjunct Instructor - Baking - Nicolet College : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Rhinelander, WI Job Type: Part-time Job Number: 150####### Department: Academic Affairs Division: Business and Entrepreneurship Opening Date: 07/02/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2025 4:00 PM Central Position Summary Nestled among the lakes and forests of beautiful northern Wisconsin, Nicolet College serves as a vital educational and cultural hub for the region. We offer over 60 programs, including technical diplomas, associate degrees, and certificates. Our mission is to transform lives and enrich communities through innovative, student-centered learning. Do you have a passion for baking and inspiring the next generation of culinary professionals? Join the team at Nicolet College as an Adjunct Baking Instructor! We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled baking professional who is excited to share expertise, spark creativity, and help shape the future of the baking industry in northern Wisconsin. Primary Duties and Responsibilities This list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.

• Teach advanced baking courses in our Culinary Arts program, combining hands-on lab instruction with engaging lectures.
• Create a supportive, high-touch learning environment that encourages skill mastery and nurtures each student's unique potential.
• Design and deliver innovative, performance-based instruction that reflects current trends in the baking and pastry arts.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring lab environment, including overseeing equipment, sanitation, and ingredient purchasing from local and regional suppliers.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor, guiding students on their educational and career pathways.
• Embrace technology and creative teaching tools to enhance the learning experience.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to support program goals, maintain budgets, and promote student recruitment and retention.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Promote an educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery and evaluation of learning.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Promote and model professionalism as an educator and business professional.
• Experience in areas like advanced doughs, artisan and sourdough breads, and croissants, classical cakes, petit fours, tarts and chocolate work. Cake decorating is a plus.
• A passion for teaching and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging classroom culture that supports lifelong learning.
• Comfort using instructional technology and learning management systems.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail and must be able to problem solve and perform complex tasks without error.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal classroom and office conditions and usual office equipment.
• The employee will be constantly required to talk, hear, and type/write.
• The employee will be frequently required to sit, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers) and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally move up to 10 pounds of general office items.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing normal speaking-level sounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality, or a closely related field. Significant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least two years of hands-on, professional baking experience beyond teaching, showcasing your mastery in the field.

Application Procedure: Apply at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a current rsum, unofficial transcripts of coursework, and a cover letter specifying the courses you are interested in teaching and how your background and experience are consistent with the position requirements. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. 01 Do you possess a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have at least two years of hands-on, professional baking experience beyond teaching, showcasing your mastery in the field?

• Yes
• No

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