Visiting Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management

Description

Summary:

We invite applications for a faculty position in the Division of Business and Management at the rank of visiting assistant professor, commensurate with experience.  A PhD in Hospitality or a related field is preferred though a master’s in hospitality management or a related field will also be considered.  We particularly value high-quality teachers who have enthusiastically and successfully combined professional work experience with academic scholarship. The ideal candidate will enjoy working closely with undergraduate and graduate students in a student-centered, liberal arts-based environment, teaching all levels of Hospitality and Management classes throughout our on-campus, off-campus, and online program delivery formats.  The faculty member will teach a variety of courses which could include Introduction to Hospitality Management, Principles of Food Production and Service Management, Hospitality Law and Risk Management, among others. Visiting Assistant Professors have three-year renewable appointments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and Teach hospitality, tourism, specialty operations, management, and related courses to our undergraduate and graduate students in all our program formats.
• Previous teaching experience, especially in online modalities is preferred.
• Demonstrate continuing professional and educational growth by generating and maintaining a research agenda worthy of reappointment.
• Serve as an academic advisor to Business and Management Division majors.
• Participation in Keuka College functions and community activities.
• Contribute to the Division of Business & Management's on-going accreditation processes.
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Hospitality or a related field preferred. 
• Master’s in hospitality management or related focus considered.
• Demonstrated interest and potential for excellence in teaching.
• Appropriate Hospitality professional experience a plus.  
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be sensitive to and respond to needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff, and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Application Materials:

1. Letter of application (outlining interest in the position, qualifications, experience, and approach to teaching).

2. Current Curriculum Vitae.

3. Names and titles of three current professional references with telephone numbers and e-mail contact information. (Candidates who are determined to have potential for good fit with the position will be asked to have these individuals submit letters to us).

4. Transcripts of all graduate-level academic work (unofficial copies acceptable during application review; official copies will be required at time of hire).

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of boxes, supplies, etc., generally less than 30lbs.
• Some evening and weekend hours required

Applications must be submitted electronically.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.