Assistant Professor in Hospitality and Food Industry Management
Hospitality and Food Industry Management
University of Georgia

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences invites applications for tenure track assistant professor in Hospitality and Food Industry Management. The initial appointment for the position will be approximately 70% instruction and 30% extension.

The Hospitality and Food Industry Management major is the one of the fastest growing programs at University of Georgia and within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The program engages with various on-campus facilities such as the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, State Botanical Garden of Georgia, UGA Golf Course, UGA Sanford Stadium, and UGA Dining Services for internships, experiential learning activities, and faculty and student research.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate courses in hospitality and food industry management. However, preference will be given to individuals who can instruct one or more of the following courses: Hospitality Finance, Hospitality Economics, Hospitality Law, Hospitality Human Resources, and/or Hospitality Revenue Management.
• Coordinate student internship placements.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.
• Effectively interact with the staff of the Georgia Center (a 200-room/suite conference center located on campus) in providing a “hands-on” component to the curriculum.
• Develop programmatic relationships with industry-related organizations and businesses in collaboration with UGA Cooperative Extension.
• Work cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students, and industry.
• Perform scholarly activities and services appropriate for the appointment.

The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment with summer funding support for coordinating student internship placements.

Salary commensurate with qualifications. The start-up package is negotiable.

Additional Requirements

• At least one graduate degree in hospitality or closely related area.

Preferred Experience

• Two years of managerial experience in hotels/restaurants
• Membership and participation in relevant professional organizations.

The University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The University of Georgia is located in Athens, a vibrant community renowned for music and arts as well as collegiate athletics. Outdoor activities are popular year-round and the bustling urban center of Atlanta, located 65 miles west of Athens, offers all of the amenities of a world class city. The main campus is approximately 60 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 185 miles from the coast. The University of Georgia, is a Research I, land-grant institution in the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the largest and most comprehensive educational institution in the state. UGA has approximately 35,200 undergraduates and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 20 public institutions of higher education in the United States. Visit the University’s website at www.uga.edu for additional information.

Application Materials

1. a letter of application including a description of academic qualifications and experience;
2. curriculum vitae;
3. evidence of teaching and service experience (if any);
4. graduate school transcripts; and
5. names and contact information for three professional references.

The position posting is open until filled, but the application review will start on November 19, 2022. Start date: August 1, 2023. Please submit applications by visiting https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/286650.Nominations, questions and/or other inquiries should be directed to John Salazar, Search Committee Chair, email [email protected], or phone at 01 (706) 542-0769.