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Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

New Mexico State University · Las Cruces, NM · 6 days ago
EducationFull-time

Job ID: 504182 | Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | Department: Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (303600) | Contact: Elizabeth Stringam, 575-646-7424, betsys@nmsu.edu | Search Type: External – Open to all applicants | Appointment: 9‑Month Faculty, Full‑Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt, Non‑bargaining unit, Not contingent on funding.

About the role

The position is allocated 75% teaching, 20% research, and 5% service. The faculty member will teach three courses per semester in both in‑person and online formats, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and assist with departmental recruiting and retention. Excellence in teaching, a strong research agenda with peer‑reviewed publications and presentations, and the ability to secure external grant and industry funding are expected. Service on university, college, and departmental committees, as well as outreach to stakeholders in hospitality and tourism, are essential. The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and offers an undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, a Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with HRTM concentration, and a Graduate Certificate in HRTM (both fully online).

Responsibilities

  • Teach three courses per semester (in‑person and online).
  • Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Conduct research, publish and present in peer‑reviewed outlets.
  • Solicit external funding through grants and industry partnerships.
  • Serve on university, college, departmental, and professional committees.
  • Engage in outreach and service to hospitality and tourism stakeholders.
  • Contribute to enhancing the School’s national and international reputation.
  • Assist with departmental recruiting and retention efforts.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management or a related field (awarded by hire date).
  • Demonstrated interest and expertise in tourism, sustainability, and hospitality/tourism operations.
  • Potential to apply research to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Experience teaching online courses.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences (stakeholders, policymakers, academics).
  • Record of publishing research in appropriate peer‑reviewed venues.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining external funding.
  • Experience advising both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural, team‑oriented environment.

Working Conditions

  • Environment: Typical interior/office work setting.
  • Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
  • Lifting: Handling of average‑weight objects up to 10 pounds; some standing or walking.
  • Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Schedule

Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (MST).

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