Tenure or Tenure-Track Hotel Management Faculty (Category I) - (Assistant, Associate or Full)

Posting Number F00797 Position Title Tenure or Tenure-Track Hotel Management Faculty (Category I) - (Assistant, Associate or Full) Position Number F 610 Salary for Announcement
The salary ranges for this position are $70,600 – $80,000 at Assistant Professor level or $80,000 – 98,000 at Associate Professor level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

The above salary ranges represent the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the ranges of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Employee Category Faculty-CAT I Department School of Hospitality EClass Code Full time faculty - 9 mo with benefits Position Summary
This position is responsible for cultivating a learning environment for industry-bound students, as well as those students that wish to pursue graduate studies. The successful candidate will be responsible for ongoing excellence in teaching, advising, scholarly activities, and professional development. Additionally, interaction with the staff of the Springhill Suites by Marriott is critical in keeping with the vision and goals of the department. Position opportunity for Assistant, Associate or Full professor. Duties/Responsibilities
Candidate will be expected to work with and interact with colleagues and specifically in the development and teaching of hotel management and operations to include property management, hospitality strategic management, revenue and yield management, managerial accounting for hospitality, budgeting and forecasting, and casino gaming. Candidate will teach 12 credit hours per semester (fall and spring) and pursue scholarly activities and applied research with students in and throughout MSU Denver’s Hospitality Learning Center. Summer classes are optional with additional compensation. Candidate will combine classroom learning with experiential learning. Candidate will effectively integrate technology (internet, social media, and teaching online) into course work, applied research, and advising. Candidate will advise at the undergraduate level, actively serve as faculty advisor to a student organization, provide service to the university and community, and fulfill other assigned duties as requested by the department Chair.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Candidate will be responsible for developing and fostering relationships with hospitality, hotel and resort sectors of the economy. It is expected that these relationships will lead to research and professional opportunities for students as well as research outlets for faculty. Candidate must be student-oriented and possess strong leadership skills conducive to building premier undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or ABD at the time of appointment (Degrees must be in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration or related field).
• Previous industry related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years relevant industry experience (preferably working in a hotel or resort).
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level, and/or teaching experience within industry or industry associations.
• Appropriate certifications like CHIA, CHE, CHA, etc.
• Active membership in local, regional, and national professional hotel and lodging organizations.

Posting date 09/10/2021 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 10/01/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants
IMPORTANT : In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021.
Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Araceli Cortez Talent Team Representative E-mail acortez7@msudenver.edu Benefits
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Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.