Utah Valley University (UVU) is recruiting a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Culinary Arts–Pastry and Baking at its Culinary Arts Institute in Orem, Utah. The appointment begins in January 2027. Applications close at 23:59 Mountain Time on 1 November 2026.

Responsibilities combine undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, catering activities, scholarly or creative work, and university service. Teaching areas may include culinary techniques, baking, advanced pastry and restaurant management.

Applicants need an associate degree in culinary arts, baking and pastry, or a related field, plus at least three years of full-time executive chef or pastry chef experience in a high-quality operation.

Preferred qualifications include a relevant bachelor’s degree, five years of teaching experience and five years of experience at the specified chef level.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain within one year, an accepted American Culinary Federation certification: Certified Executive Pastry Chef, Certified Executive Chef, Certified Chef de Cuisine or Certified Culinary Educator.

Applications require a cover letter, CV and teaching philosophy statement. Salary depends on qualifications.

Further information and applications: Official UVU vacancy.