Teaching Assistant Professor of Hospitality- 9 MONTH
The School of Human Environmental Sciences
University of Arkansas

Position Information:
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Human Environmental Sciences
Department's Website: http://hesc.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:
The Teaching Assistant Professor of Hospitality is a 9-month non-tenure-track appointment at the rank of teaching assistant professor in the hospitality program of the School of Human Environmental Sciences. The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate students and advising undergraduate students and student organizations. The position also requires service to the university, profession, and community and annual programmatic events. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Earned master’s degree in hospitality management or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment At least 5 years prior hospitality management industry experience in meetings and event industry Demonstrates interests and broad training in the event industry primarily in management, leadership, fundraising and human resources Evidence of professional or academic teaching or coaching Demonstrates professional level written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in hospitality management or a closely related field with specialization in event management.
• Evidence of teaching, advising, or mentoring undergraduate, honors, and graduate students
• At least 5 years of experience successfully fundraising, planning, and executing events
• Participation in relevant professional organizations and/or holds relevant professional certifications
• History of interdisciplinary training or collaborations with peers and colleagues in the hospitality industry and professional organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient with industry software used in teaching hospitality and event management.
• Proficient with Microsoft office

Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Hannah Huffaker, [email protected]
Rhonda Houser, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by April 6, 2024 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. To be considered, applicants will need to submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter/letter of application, statement of research philosophy, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address and contact number).

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes