Posting-Penn State University-09182022

Open Rank Tenure Faculty Line
School of Hospitality Management
The Pennsylvania State University

The School of Hospitality Management (SHM) in the College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for an Open Rank Tenure Line Faculty position in hospitality management with expertise in lodging and/or food service operations with supporting scholarly foci in technology, entrepreneurship and/or innovation, or with supporting scholarly foci in sustainability and wellness in hospitality contexts, to begin in Spring or Fall 2023. We are particularly seeking individuals whose research approach is interdisciplinary and may support the School's strategic plan.

The School offers three levels of educational program excellence at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. The School enjoys an engaged alumni association, active industry partners and advisors, and a global reputation for excellence. The School offers research faculty access to the School's research kitchens, sensory and eye-tracking labs, and other collaborative facilities to advance research serving the greater Penn State mission and the hospitality industry.

Requirements:

A Doctorate in hospitality management, business management, or a related field is required by the date of appointment and experience commensurate to the rank of assistant or associate professor.
At the level of Assistant Professor, applicants should have a record of promising success in teaching and research, along with a primary professional identity as hospitality or related field educator and researcher. For the role of Associate Professor, applicants seeking appointment should have demonstrated competence in the aforementioned areas and should have an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement in hospitality management education or related field.
Evidence of engagement in high-quality research and scholarship in hospitality management commensurate with experience• Interest in obtaining external funding to support research
Evidence of a commitment to equity-oriented approaches to teaching and advising, including a willingness to teach online and residentially
Evidence of a commitment to collegiality with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as a commitment to fostering and maintaining collegial relationships with program faculty, school administrators, practicing teachers, and other education professionals.

Responsibilities

Engage in critical research, writing, and other scholarly activities within one or more of the above-identified foci• Seek and secure external support for research
Teach, contribute to program development, and advise within the School of Hospitality Management's undergraduate and graduate majors and programs, and related areas
Maintain and extend collaborations with related School and College faculty and programs, including school-university partnerships
Provide service, outreach, and leadership to the University, College, schools, and other educational institutions, agencies, professional organizations, and learned societies.

The College of Health and Human Development strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about Penn State University's commitment to diversity and inclusion see the University's Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers a resource-rich and inspiring higher learning environment with significant opportunities to collaborate with researchers in the School and many other units across the College and University. In addition to salary and a start-up package, Penn State offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, and tuition benefits. Applications received by August 31, 2022, will be given full consideration, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete an online application and upload: a cover letter (which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications), curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, three (3) reprints or preprints that convey research interests and expertise, provide evidence, either woven through their application materials, or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, and the names of four (4) professional references who will be providing letters. We will request reference letters, with a short timeframe for response, only for applicants undergoing further consideration.

Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Phillip Jolly, at [email protected].

Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, employment at Penn State offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beauty of central Pennsylvania outdoors combined with all of the culture, sports, and entertainment available in a large university community. More information on the area and all of its amenities can be found here: https://happyvalley.com/.Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/3208510

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