Lecturer - Event/Hospitality Management (82855)
- Employer
- University of Florida
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 28, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for one full-time, non-tenure-earning, Lecturer in Event Management.
Lecturer in Event Management (non-tenure track
position): The University of Florida (UF) (http://www.ufl.edu) invites applications
and nominations for a lecturer position in the Department of
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (http://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/them/).
The primary position responsibility is to teach undergraduate
and/or graduate courses in (1) event management and (2) hospitality
management. Because of tremendous growth in the undergraduate event
management program, immediate need is anticipated in the following
courses: Event Promotion, Advanced Event Management, Convention
Sales and Service, and Food & Beverage Management. The position
will also require assistance with the supervision of event,
tourism, and hospitality management internship/practicum student
field experiences as well as the Professional Convention Management
Association (PCMA) student chapter. Contribution to both online and
residential courses and program development is required. Outreach
through cultivating professional relations between the Event
management program and industry. Provide student career advising
and contribute to service activities at the program, department,
and college levels. A successful applicant will be given
opportunities and time to expand the breadth of their teaching
experience and to develop new coursework and educational
programs.
About the University:
The University of Florida is the state’s oldest, largest, and most
comprehensive land grant university. UF is a member of the
Association of American Universities, an organization comprising
the top public and private institutions in North America. UF is
ranked #5 of Public Universities in the United States. With an
enrollment of over 53,000 students annually, UF is home to 16
colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers,
bureaus and institutes. Thousands of projects were funded, with a
record $928.6 million in research awards to the University of
Florida for the last fiscal year. UF is located in Gainesville, a
city of approximately 250,000 residents in North-Central Florida,
85 miles from the Georgia border, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico,
and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It has abundant wildlife,
mature forests, prairies, lakes, and opportunities for many outdoor
activities, with moderate temperatures almost all year round.
Gainesville has an excellent school system, with a number of public
schools ranked highly in the state and nation.
- While a relevant advanced degree (Ph.D. degree) is preferred, candidates with significant industry experience in event planning / management and resort management will also be strongly considered.
- Candidates should be passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and student learning and demonstrate a professional commitment to teaching excellence.
- Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to interact with and relate to various constituencies in the local community and throughout the state of Florida.
- Candidates should also have considerable knowledge and experience working with online course development and delivery.
- Evidence of successful college-level teaching (online and residential) as well as event certificates [e.g., Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)] are preferred.
The review of applications will begin on December 6,
2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants must apply online at https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/
( reference job #82855 ) and
include : (1) a letter of application summarizing
the applicant's qualifications, teaching experience, and interest
in the Department; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names,
addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three
references. This 9-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) position will begin
August 16, 2022 continuing through May 15, 2023 and is renewable on
a yearly basis. Summer teaching opportunities are often available,
but not guaranteed.
Please send email inquiries or nominations to Dr. Jinwon
Kim, Chair of the Search Committee, at:
jinwonkim@ufl.edu
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to
the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be
considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is
visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of
the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional
credentialing service provider approved by National Association of
Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at
http://www.naces.org/
.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution
dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and
staff.
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity
Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to
apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida
Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance
with Florida's Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with
respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status,
national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic
information and veteran status in all aspects of employment
including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline,
terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and
training.
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