Lecturer in Retailing and Tourism Management

Masters’ degree with a min. of 3-5 years extensive professional experience or Ph.D in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Retailing Management or related field.

Applicants must possess an earned master’s degree with a min. of 3-5 years extensive professional experience in the event industry or Ph.D (preferred) in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism , or related field by the date of appointment in order to be credentialed by our university’s accrediting body.

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The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the HMT and MAT programs, and contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in event management and related fields, who can contribute to the continued expansion of event-related courses, experiential learning opportunities, and interdisciplinary initiatives.

The successful candidate will also be expected to cultivate and strengthen relationships with industry partners, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, government agencies, alumni, and other stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities for student engagement, internships, applied learning and collaborative projects.

In addition to supporting the department’s growing emphasis on event management, the successful candidate will contribute to student learning across a broad range of subject areas, including customer service, emerging technologies, and professional development. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.

The position includes teaching twelve credit hours (four courses) during one academic semester and nine credit hours (three courses) during the other semester and may also include summer teaching assignments.

Applicants must submit a letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, contact information for three professional references (including telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses), a teaching portfolio, project/work samples, and a statement of career goals.

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Letters of recommendation are not required as part of the initial application. The search committee may request letters of recommendation from selected candidates, which will be solicited electronically through the system.

This position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate and strengthen relationships with industry partners, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, government agencies, alumni, and other stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities for student engagement, interships, applied learning, and collaborative projects.

Applicants must possess an earned master’s degree with a min. of 3-5 years extensive professional experience in the event industry or PhD (preferred) in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Retailing Management or related field, by the date of appointment in order to be credentialed by our university’s accrediting body.

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