Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in Las Cruces. The position emphasizes teaching (three courses per semester), research, and service, with a focus on online delivery and student advising.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs and help expand the department's national and international profile. The School of HRTM, within the ACEs College, seeks a collegial faculty member who can foster a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (by hire date) in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management or related field.
• Evidence of tourism, sustainability, hospitality expertise.
• Ability to apply research to teaching at undergrad and grad levels.
• Experience teaching online courses and engaging diverse audiences.
• Ability to publish, develop external funding, and advise students.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester (75% of duties).
• Engage in research (20%) and service (5%), publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and support recruitment/retention.
• Develop external funding and collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues.

Skills

Online teaching

Graduate advising

Grant funding

Research publication

Stakeholder communication

Education

Ph.D. in HRM or related field

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Department Contact:Elizabeth Stringam, 575-646-7424, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Position Details

PositionTitle: Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col

Department: 303600-HOTEL RESTAURANT AND TOURISM MGT

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The position is 75% teaching, 20% research, 5% service. Success in this position requires excellence and expertise that strengthens the university's capacity to engage students, community members, and affiliated researchers on hospitality and tourism issues. It is envisioned that the faculty member will contribute to enhancing the School's national and international reputation for its undergraduate and graduate programs. Although no formal Extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to stakeholders are an essential aspect of it. Excellence in teaching, both in-person and online formats is required, and includes advising of both undergraduate and graduate students, and assisting with department recruiting and retention efforts. The faculty member is required to perform research, publish and present in peer-reviewed formats, and to solicit financial support for research through grant and industry funding. Service to the profession and on university, college, and departmental committees is also expected. The faculty member will teach three courses per semester.

The School of HRTM is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, which is home to seven other academic departments, five extension departments, approximately 150 faculty members and 1,800 students. The department offers an undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management and a graduate Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, HRTM concentration degree and a Graduate Certificate in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Both are offered fully online through NMSU Online. HRTM also offers a variety of courses through NMSU On-Demand. For more information about the department, please visit httos://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/shrtm/.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Ph.D. (awarded by hire date) in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management or related field.
The successful candidate will show a commitment to excellence and specific evidence of: (1) interest and expertise in tourism, sustainability, and hospitality and tourism operations; (2) potential to apply research to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels; and (3) experience teaching online courses. Demonstrated ability to {1) communicate with various and appropriate audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academics), (2} publish research in appropriate outlets, (3) develop and sustain external funding, and (3) advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students.
Demonstrated ability to {1) communicate with various and appropriate audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academic), (2} publish research in appropriate outlets, (3) develop and sustain external funding, and (3) advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students.
The department is diverse and multicultural, and the ability to enjoy and thrive in this team-oriented environment will be necessary.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.