Assistant Professor of Food Service and Restaurant Administration

Job Description:

Fuel the future of hospitality and industry leaders at SUNY Oneonta as a tenure track Assistant Professor of Food Service and Restaurant Administration beginning in Fall 2025. Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development.

This teaching-focused position includes support for research and scholarly development; opportunities to engage with students, the University, and the community; and the ability to participate in program leadership and growth. The Foods and Nutrition programs, housed in the Department of Human Ecology, include an undergraduate Food Service and Restaurant Administration program, a minor in Event Planning, an accredited undergraduate Dietetics program, and an accredited M.S. - Nutrition and Dietetics program. The Department of Human Ecology offers programs in Human Development & Family Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fashion & Textiles, and Food Service & Restaurant Administration.

At the heart of our mission lies the commitment to nurture competent professionals capable of developing solutions to the numerous complex issues affecting the well-being of individuals, families, consumers, and communities.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/human-ecology .

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate Food Service and Restaurant Administration courses and other courses to meet department needs.
• Teaching graduate food service and management courses to support the MS-Nutrition and Dietetics program.
• Advising and mentoring students enrolled in the Food Service and Restaurant Administration degree and the Event Planning minor.
• Participating in program development and assessment.
• Engaging in scholarly, professional, and university activities.

Base Salary: $60,000. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits .


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Hospitality Management or related discipline. ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment.

Additional:

• Strong written communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Food Service and Restaurant Administration courses in at least two of these areas:
  • Food Production
  • Food Management
  • Events
• Experience working in hospitality or related industries.
• Evidence of scholarship and student advisement.
• Experience working with diverse populations and/or teaching pedagogies and/ or multicultural teaching experience.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=182251 Please upload a 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) research statement, and 5) copies of transcripts. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment .