Assistant/Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

POSITION AVAILABLE AUGUST 15, 2021

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track academic appointment (9-month) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA is a diverse and vibrant public university that is making a difference in the lives of the people of Alabama and the nation through teaching, research, service and health care. The University offers a wide range of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs to over 14,000 students. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a major public institution of higher learning on the upper Gulf Coast.

THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES is one of nine colleges and schools of the University of South Alabama. Founded on February 1, 1967, the college serves approximately 2,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The College supports a broad array of degree programs across five departments and is nationally accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and our educator preparation programs are accredited by the Alabama State Department of Education.  Counseling programs in the college are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT prepares students to become leaders in the fastest-growing industry in the world. Students at South can earn a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management and participate in academic, observational, situational and experiential settings to meet program competency requirements in operation and service management, financial and human resource management, global leadership, and personal and professional career development. Join an exciting program that offers an interdisciplinary perspective and prepares workforce-ready graduates for local and global hospitality and tourism careers.

Responsibilities INCLUDE teaching undergraduate courses on campus and online; supervising students in field/internship settings; student advising; conducting, publishing, and presenting research; securing extramural funding; collaborating with educational, business, and community partners; and serving on departmental, college and university committees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE an earned doctorate in Hospitality Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism or a related discipline (ABD candidates near completion of degree will be considered).  At the rank of Associate Professor, the successful candidate will have demonstrated a consistent and ongoing record of scholarship and extramural funding, and will have demonstrated experience in providing program leadership.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE  a strong commitment to undergraduate education; evidence of scholarly achievements; demonstrated record of grants and other sources of funding; prior experience in workforce development planning and solution implementation; support Department initiatives involving professional training; and ability to serve as an active leader with industry and educational partners through the University of South Alabama Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Innovation Alliance (HTWIA).

A COMPLETE APPLICATION includes emailing (1) a cover letter of interest to include a description of teaching and research interests/experiences and a description of how the applicant would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at the University of South Alabama through her/his teaching, research, and/or service activities; (2) a curriculum vita that includes name, affiliation, and contact information of three references; and (3) copies of unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts to Dana Burleson, Administrative Assistant, College of Education and Professional Studies at dburleson@southalabama.edu. Arrange all documents into one single PDF document and in the subject line of the email indicate “Hospitality and Tourism Management Faculty Search.” Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Shelley Holden, Search Committee Chair at (251) 461-1611 or email at sholden@southalabama.edu.

Following a review of these materials, applicants invited for a campus interview will arrange to have submitted three signed original letters of recommendation and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the Registrars of all degree-granting institutions attended to Ms. Dana Burleson, College of Education and Professional Studies, University Commons, 3600 University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688-0002 or dburleson@southalabama.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.