NSUF0093 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Title: NSUF0093 - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Tourism & Hospitality Management

State Role Title:Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The faculty member will be responsible for:
Teaching undergraduate courses in Tourism and Hospitality Management including areas such as hospitality operations tourism management gaming/casino management and service management
Contributing to entrepreneurship education through teaching courses mentoring student ventures or integrating entrepreneurial thinking into THM curricula
Maintaining an active research agenda in tourism hospitality gaming entrepreneurship or related areas consistent with AACSB standards
Supporting curriculum innovation including development and assessment of THM and gaming-focused courses and programs (e.g. certificates or minors)
Providing service at the departmental school university and community levels
Supporting the Schools commitment to maintaining AACSB International accreditation

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration Business Administration (with relevant specialization) or a closely related discipline is required (ABD considered with completion by start date)
2. Evidence of or strong potential for effective teaching and scholarly productivity
3. Demonstrated expertise or experience in tourism hospitality or gaming/casino management

Additional Considerations

1. Industry or applied experience in hospitality tourism or gaming/casino operations
2. Background or demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship innovation or new venture development particularly as it relates to hospitality or tourism industries
3. Ability to teach entrepreneurship-related courses or integrate entrepreneurial frameworks into THM curricula
4. Experience with experiential learning approaches including internships industry projects simulations or partnerships
5. Demonstrated ability to connect teaching and research to real-world industry challenges
6. Experience contributing to program development particularly in tourism hospitality gaming or entrepreneurship
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills
8. Excellent interpersonal skills personal integrity and a commitment to supporting a diverse student body and the mission of a historically Black university

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates should submit:
1. State of Virginia application.
2. A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae.
4. Philosophy of Teaching.
5. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however official transcripts are required of finalists).
6. Three letters of reference.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone:

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