Open Rank Faculty Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management

About the role

The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites applications for a 9‑month, tenure‑track, open‑rank faculty position in the Department of Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management, beginning August 16, 2027. The rank of Assistant or Associate Professor will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

The Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management program offers a Bachelor of Science degree with campus‑based and online opportunities. The program prepares students for professional careers in the hospitality and tourism industries, including lodging, food and beverage, resort and club management, tourism, and event management.

Located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, USCB provides faculty and students with exceptional opportunities to engage with regional hospitality and tourism organizations and to incorporate experiential learning into the curriculum.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, scholarship, student engagement, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management and related disciplines; develop and deliver engaging, student‑centered instruction across face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online modalities; advise and mentor students; and contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
• Support experiential and applied learning opportunities that connect classroom instruction with the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to the candidate's area of expertise and rank; scholarly activities may include peer‑reviewed publications, professional presentations, applied research, grants, and other contributions to the discipline; engage undergraduate students in research, applied projects, and other scholarly or professional activities as appropriate; contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning are encouraged.
• Participate in shared governance and provide service to the program, department, college, and university through committee participation, student advising and mentoring, program assessment, recruitment, and other assigned responsibilities; contribute to professional and community service and develop relationships with hospitality and tourism industry partners; collaborate with faculty to strengthen connections between USCB and the regional hospitality and tourism community, connect with local leaders, and foster meaningful experiential learning opportunities for hospitality students.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Ph.D. preferred; other terminal degrees will be considered.
• ABD candidates are eligible provided the degree is earned by the start date.

Qualifications

• Previous work and/or teaching experience in the field of Hospitality or Tourism.
• Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE®) credentialing is a plus.

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• 9‑month tenure‑track appointment.
• Start date: August 16, 2027.
• Standard teaching load: 4/4.