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Salary: $55,957.82 - $105,605.51 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA 95841
Job Type: Faculty - 10-Month (164)
Job Number: REQ01509
College: American River College
Department: ARC Fine and Applied Arts
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LRCFT
Faculty Track: Tenure Track
Beginning (on or about): 08/20/2026
Hours per Week: To Be Determined
Campus Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values
Work Schedule: To be determined. The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
Additional Salary Information: Initial salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited institutions and experience. Candidates not holding the minimum degree requirement may start at a salary lower than posted. Please see Position Summary for additional information.

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Increasing and supporting diversity.
• Preparing students to be competitive in a variety of hospitality and restaurant settings including fine dining.
• Community partner collaboration

American River College seeks employees who:

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here
Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to teaching courses in all levels of Hospitality Management/ Culinary Arts offered at the college including:

• HM 100 - Calculations in Foodservice Occupations
• HM 101 - Introductory Culinary Skills
• HM 150 - Catering
• HM 155 - Mediterranean Cuisine
• HM 165 - Regional American Cuisine
• HM 180 - Garde Manger
• HM 310 - Sanitation, Safety & Equipment
• HM 315 - Food Theory & Preparation
• HM 360 - Professional Cooking
• HM 380 - Restaurant Management & Production

Additional duties may include:

• Supporting department and program needs by working with baking students for catering and retail production.
• Coordinating with instructional assistants.
• Advising student clubs.
• Developing industry and educational partnerships to maintain department integrity and growth.

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher
   
   AND
   
   Two (2) years of professional experience
   
   OR
   
   An associate degree
   
   AND
   
   Six (6) years of professional experience
   
   OR the equivalent*.
   
   Note: Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught.
2. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Before You Apply:Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
6. (see Supplemental Questions)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework or degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Supplemental Questionnaire Requirements:

• Download and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire under Required Application Documents above, or copy and paste the URL from the application's Supplemental Questions section into your browser.
  After uploading all other required documents, upload the completed questionnaire as a Supplemental Attachment.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

To learn more about the benefits available to you click the link below.

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Fall 2026 Cluster Hiring Supplemental Questionnaire: American River College (ARC) is committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. ARC seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars who will serve as role models for our student body and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success and well-being of our students, especially those from historically underrepresented or under-served backgrounds. The Cluster Hiring process at American River College includes two (2) supplemental questions in addition to the equity question on the main application. Failure to complete this portion of the recruitment process will result in disqualification.Please respond to the supplemental questionnaire by copying the link below to a browser, download the supplemental questionnaire document, provide your responses, and upload the final document to your application in the attachments section. In the attachment section, after you have uploaded all required documents, click 'Add Supplemental Attachment', choose attachment type 'Supplemental Question', and upload your Supplemental Questionnaire document.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qsCY3dgog2lIgScXlnNxSZTXFqJVisfk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106409573158109724286&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Yes, I have completed AND uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.
• No, I have not uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.

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Faculty Minimum Qualifications Questionnaire:Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the faculty position by selecting the option that best describes your qualifications.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher AND Two (2) years of professional experience OR An associate degree AND Six (6) years of professional experience OR the equivalent*.*Equivalency:If you do not match the Minimum Qualifications above exactly, to be considered for this position, you must request an equivalency review. To request equivalency, upload your Equivalency Review Request Form to your application.Read more: https://losrios.edu/community/jobs-at-los-rios/prospective-faculty-resources/equivalency-determination-process

• My degree title matches the Minimum Qualifications exactly. I have attached my transcripts and do not need to request equivalency.
• My degree title is closely related to the Minimum Qualifications degree title. I am requesting equivalency and have attached my transcripts and Equivalency Review Request Form.
• My degree title differs from the Minimum Qualifications degree title. I believe I meet equivalency, I am requesting equivalency and have attached my transcripts and Equivalency Review Request Form.
• My degree title differs from the Minimum Qualifications degree title, and I am not requesting equivalency.

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Minimum Qualification Verification AgreementI understand that if selected for hire, I will be required to submit official transcripts, licenses/certificates, and verification of qualifying work experience, as applicable.

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

Required Question