Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality & Tourism Management

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Position DetailsLocation Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States DivisionHospitality & Tourism ManagementPosition TypeFacultyEmployment StatusFull TimeGrant FundedNo Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

The School of Marketing in the College of Business & Economic Development at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) welcomes applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Hospitality & Tourism Management starting August 2025. The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.

The position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted to the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu by the priority deadline of September 16, 2024. Questions should be directed to Dr. Wei Wang (w.wang@usm.edu). 

Job Summary

The School of Marketing invites candidates to apply for the Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 2025. The position is for the Hattiesburg campus. Candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in hospitality and tourism are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

1. The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach four courses per semester (or equivalent) to be determined by the Director of the School. Teaching obligations will primarily support the Hospitality & Tourism Management BSBA and the Casino Resort Management and Marketing certificate program but may also include support of related programs.
2. Faculty are expected to maintain quality teaching (both online and in-person).
3. Contribute to the mission of the program (below).
4. Maintain active research and foster strong industry connections.
5. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to engage in service activity (such as committee work, recruitment, and other official activities) for the School, College, and University.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Mission of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program

The hospitality and tourism management degree program (Hospitality and Tourism Management BSBA) is for students who desire to work in the hospitality and tourism businesses. The degree program teaches management principles through business core courses coupled with hospitality and tourism management industry knowledge and skills. Program faculty are committed to engaging students through various research projects, industry certificates, and experiential/service-learning activities. Students who graduate with a degree in hospitality and tourism management will have a strategic focus when seeking employment including hotels, restaurants, casinos, events management (e.g., weddings, sporting events, or conventions), entertainment, attractions (e.g., theme parks), cruises, clubs and spa management, all in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. The program aims to be the most comprehensive tourism management program in the state and region by providing students with a thorough understanding of business concepts in order to cultivate them to seek employment in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries.

Minimum Qualifications 

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management or a related field. Candidates with ABD status and nearing completion of their dissertation may be considered but must provide strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed before August 2025.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in developing and delivering face-to-face and online instruction at the undergraduate level.
• An emphasis on building connections with diverse student populations and establishing relationships with community business partners.
• A desire to engage in recruitment and retention of students.
• The drive to participate in and support a collaborative working environment.
• A commitment to high impact practices and the ability to teach a variety of courses, such as hotel operations, event operations, food and beverage operations, strategic hospitality sales, revenue management in hospitality operations, customer services management, and/or strategic destination analysis.
• An interest in supervising student practical experiences and Honors thesis.
• Practical hospitality and tourism industry experience may be considered in lieu of teaching of experience.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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