Assistant Teaching Professor - Resort and Attraction Management
Assistant Teaching Professor - Resort and Attraction Management
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Summary
Bowling Green State University invites applicants for a fulltime qualified rank faculty (Assistant Teaching Professor) twelvemonth renewable appointment to join the undergraduate degree program in Resort and Attraction Management with a start date of July 2025.
Information about Program and College
BGSU has partnered with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to offer the only Bachelor of Science in resort and attraction management (RAAM) of its kind. This innovative partnership prepares graduates for leadership opportunities in the resort and attraction management industry. A signature feature of the partnership is guaranteed and paid coops for students in the program at select Six Flags properties. Junior and senior classes are taught at an academic facility near Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky Ohio. The RAAM program can be completed inperson or online. To learn more please visit www.bgsu/raam.
As a Public University for the Public Good Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. Supporting student success and outcomes more than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across all majors with nearly 80 holding terminal degrees in their field. BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs 57 masters programs and a significant number of certificate programs.
Guided by Forward the BGSU strategic plan the Universitys research and creative activities have resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Committed to meeting workforce needs BGSU is investing in indemand academic programs. The University recently established aSchool of NursingSchool of Physical Therapy School of Engineering School of the Built Environment and School of Aviation. As a national leader in innovative partnerships BGSU provides comprehensive and connected opportunities for its learning community in and out of the classroom. The University established the firstofitskindResort and Attraction Management (RAAM) program in collaboration with Cedar Fair. BGSU also has strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing aviation forensic science and engineering fields.
For the fourth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as theNo. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 university in Ohio public or private for student experience.Essential Functions
Provide excellent instruction of inperson and online undergraduate courses in the program.
Use strategies and skills necessary to support student learning outcomes and prepare and deliver current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner.
Contribute to the development of courses throughout the program and the delivery of a quality student learning experience.
Engage in course design and management curriculum and revisions and new course validation process.
Participate in and support the accreditation and program review processes by providing teaching learning and administrative support as a member of the RAAM unit.
Envision and engage in study abroad and away student experiences.
Evaluate student performance.
Meet with students as needed for advising scheduling and discussing concerns.
Build collaborative partnerships with leaders in RAAM and university stakeholders to advance the image and status of the program.
Support student recruitment retention and graduation efforts.
Identify develop and maintain industry contacts for coop and career opportunities that enhance and align with the RAAM program.
Participate actively in the programs recruitment.
Participate in related service and professional development activities as appropriate.
Perform other jobrelated tasks as may relate to maintaining and improving the quality of the education program.Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in hospitality tourism visitor attraction management business or a related discipline
Four years of supervisory or management experience in amusement parks or other attraction venues hotels resorts or food & beverage
Preferred Qualifications
More than four years experience in amusement parks or other attraction venues
Previous teaching experience at an accredited university
Ph.D in hospitality tourism visitor attraction management business or a related disciplineAdditional Information
Application Materials Required
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three professional references
Statement of teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for inperson interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided by 11/18/2024.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information
For questions please reach out to the search chair. The name and contact information are provided below: Swathi Ravichandran Professor and Founding Director Six Flags Resort and Attraction Management Bowling Green State University.
Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex race veteranstatus disability age gender identity genetic information religion or sexual orientation compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University please callor email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
