Faculty - Hospitality Management

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession.
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner.
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning.
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes.
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making.
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements.
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards.
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable.
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities.
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in hospitality management or 18 graduate credits in discipline plus a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in the hospitality sectors (hotels, food & beverage, and/or event management).

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in hospitality management or related field of study from a regionally accredited institution.