Assistant Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Fall 2026
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of Retail Hospitality and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the College of Education Health and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) seeks an Assistant Professor with an emphasis on Hospitality and Tourism Management. Preferred specialization areas include: (1) Data insights and analytics (big data) (2) Data-driven marketing or (3) Revenue Management. This is a tenure-track nine-month position with a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Retail Hospitality and Tourism Management (RHTM) using diverse modalities (in-person hybrid or online).
Conduct research and build scholarship that can complement the expertise of the department and college.
Actively participate in graduate education and mentor doctoral students.
Provide service to the department college and the university.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned doctorate in Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment
Potential to develop a cohesive research agenda in hospitality management
Evidence of teaching effectiveness for undergraduate or graduate courses.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A proven record of teaching and research in hospitality management preferably one of the three areas of specialization listed above
Internal and external grant writing experience
Progressive managerial experience in the hospitality industry
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