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12-month Tenure Eligible Assistant Professor, Hospitality Management and Tourism Program Position Title and Appointment: We are seeking a colleague for a 12-month Assistant Professor (Regular Title Series – Tenure Eligible) position in the Hospitality Management and Tourism Program within the Department of Retailing & Tourism Management (RTM) at the University of Kentucky. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will advise undergraduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the HMT and RTM programs, as well as conduct research and service. Tenure-track faculty are expected to take responsibility for infusing diversity, scholarship, state-of-the-art issues and community service into the curriculum. The candidate is expected to contribute to student learning in a variety of areas including but not limited to hotel room division management, research methodology in human environmental sciences, data mining, strategic management in hospitality and food service, and social marketing. The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats and work in a team-based environment. The distribution of effort (DOE) is anticipated to be approximately 55 percent instruction, 35 percent research, and 10 percent service. The position teaches six credit hours (two courses) per semester and might teach during the summer sessions. The specific teaching and advising assignment are dependent on departmental needs and individual expertise and adjusted annually as needed. The candidate is expected to conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets, and seek and receive extramural funding. The candidate is expected to provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students, serve on departmental, college, and university committees and engage in other service activities over time. The Department and University: The Hospitality Management & Tourism program, along with the Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles program, is part of the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management. There are currently 95 undergraduates majoring in Hospitality Management & Tourism and 294 students in Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles. There are 20 master's degree graduate students. Additional information about the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management, the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the University of Kentucky can be found at https://rtm.ca.uky.edu, www.ca.uky.edu and www.uky.edu respectively. For information about Lexington, please see www.visitlex.com. Qualifications: The candidate must have an earned Ph.D. by the date of appointment in hospitality management, tourism, or closely related area. We also prefer candidates with work experience in the industry. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the US and undergo a background check. Salary and Benefits: Salary is negotiable and is commensurate with training and experience. Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/
Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start for successful candidate is July 1, 2023. Faculty and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential, regardless of, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. The goal is to work together as a diverse group of engaged students, faculty, and staff to ensure all feel welcome, safe, accepted, and included. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The EEO Coordinator is Tim West, S-105 Agricultural Science North, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091. If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact |
