Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Instructor

North Georgia Technical College; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, GA seeks a Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Instructor to deliver career-focused hospitality instruction, covering front-office operations, food and beverage service, and tourism principles.

You will develop lessons, assess students, advise on internships, and collaborate with industry partners while staying current with hospitality trends and using instructional technology.

Qualifications

• Teaching or training experience in a postsecondary, adult education, or workforce development environment.
• Associates degree in Hospitality Management or related field required; or equivalent.
• Associates degree in Management and three years of in-field experience.
• Experience using instructional technology and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, career-focused instruction in hospitality, restaurant operations, lodging, tourism, guest services, and related areas.
• Develop lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and real-world examples from the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Advise and support students regarding academic progress, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Incorporate technology, industry standards, workplace safety, diversity, and professionalism into instruction.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, advisory committees, and industry partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructional technology

Student advising

Education

Associates degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Associates degree in Management with 3 years in-field experience

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Learning management systems

Instructional technology

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management InstructorAgency:North Georgia Technical CollegeJob Requisition ID:JR0000006161Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:Job Description:POSITION: Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management InstructorLOCATION: Blairsville, GADESCRIPTION: The Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging, career-focused instruction in hospitality, restaurant operations, lodging, tourism, guest services, and related areas. The instructor will prepare and teach courses, support student learning and career development, maintain an inclusive classroom environment, and incorporate current industry practices into the curriculum. Major duties include:Plan and deliver instruction in hotel, restaurant, tourism, and hospitality managementDevelop lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with course and program outcomesProvide students with hands-on learning opportunities and real-world examples from the hospitality and tourism industryTeach topics such as front-office operations, housekeeping, food and beverage service, restaurant management, customer service, tourism principles, event planning, and hospitality marketingAssess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student recordsAdvise and support students regarding academic progress, career options, internships, and employment opportunitiesIncorporate technology, industry standards, workplace safety, diversity, and professionalism into instructionMaintain current knowledge of hospitality and tourism trends through professional development and industry engagementCollaborate with faculty, staff, advisory committees, and industry partners.Follow institutional policies, procedures, and applicable accreditation or regulatory requirementsPerform other related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree in Hospitality Management or related field *OR* Associates degree in Management and three (3) years of in-field experienceTeaching or training experience in a postsecondary, adult education, or workforce development environmentRelevant industry certifications or licensesExperience using instructional technology and learning management systemsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree in Hospitality ManagementExperience teaching at a technical collegeEqual opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, [phone], [e-mail] and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, [phone], [e-mail] at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523It is the obligation of North Georgia Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the NGTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, NGTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the \"Clery Act.\" This Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent NGTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at https://northgatech.edu/ . You may also request a paper copy from the North Georgia Technical College Police Department.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.