Adjunct Faculty in Culinary Innovation & Food Systems

About Unity:
At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our unique model combines a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, Unity @ Pineland). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our innovative and inclusive culture prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders who can make a positive impact on our world.

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

About Career Edge

Career Edge expands Unity’s mission by providing flexible, affordable, workforce-aligned degree pathways that meet the needs of working adults. Our 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s degrees streamline learning while maintaining rigorous expectations for critical thinking, communication, and professional readiness. All programs are designed around sustainability, systems thinking, and applied skill development supported by AI-enhanced learning tools.

The Opportunity:

Unity Environmental University seeks adjunct faculty experienced in culinary arts, food systems, food sustainability, or hospitality to support early-stage coursework in the Applied Bachelor of Science in Culinary Innovation and Food Systems.

This major integrates culinary competencies with sustainability, supply chain awareness, food innovation, and systems thinking.

Courses Likely to Need Adjunct Faculty

• Foundations of Food Systems
• Culinary Skills & Sustainability
• Sustainable Food Design
• Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance

Who We’re Looking For

Faculty who:

• Bring applied experience in culinary arts, food systems, food science, hospitality, or sustainable food enterprise.
• Can teach adult learners practical and conceptual aspects of food sustainability.
• Value creativity, cultural awareness, and responsible food system design.
• Are comfortable using AI-supported learning tools, including formative feedback systems and rubric-based evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a food-related discipline, OR substantial professional culinary/food system experience.
• Experience teaching or mentoring strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in sustainable food systems, farm-to-table, food innovation, or food entrepreneurship.

Are you thinking about applying but unsure if it's the right fit? We encourage you to reach out anyway. We recognize that everyone brings different experiences and skills to the table. Take a chance and submit your application; you might be exactly who we're looking for.

The Location:

Unity Environmental University's Distance Education curriculum is 100% online. Our Distance Education Adjuncts will teach remotely and are required to reside within the United States for the entire duration of the academic term in which they are teaching. It is the responsibility of the adjunct to ensure that they are working in a state that aligns with the tax information reported to HR.

Benefits:

Unity Environmental University is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including options tailored for adjunct faculty. Benefits available to eligible employees include. Retirement Plan with up to 8% match

To Apply:

Complete the application and upload your cover letter, resume/CV and unofficial graduate transcripts.