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Assistant / Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026

About the role

Assistant / Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant / Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

General Business

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

Primary Duties and Job Responsibilities

The area of specialization/certification that will be given preference for this position in the hospitality and tourism industry with knowledge of hospitality and tourism practice and management.  Preference also given to those with experience in culinary operations, food & beverage production and management. The candidate will be expected to teach in undergraduate and graduate courses offered in the College. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.

Application Requirements
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume, and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy.

Belmont University
Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 119 areas of undergraduate study, 60 master’s programs and nine doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. For more information, visit http://www.belmont.edu.

Application Review Timeline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;

Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;

And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
Demonstrated capacity to engage in high-quality scholarly activity.
Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications

ServSafe (or similar) certification.
Teaching experience strongly preferred.
Evidence of scholarly achievements in area of expertise preferably in culinary and/or food & beverage management.
Experience delivering, developing