Assistant Professor of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism
Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration
University of New Orleans

The University of New Orleans is a welcoming and inclusive university in one of America’s most diverse and culturally vibrant cities.

Is This The Right Job For You?
• New Orleans consistently ranks as one of America’s top tourist destinations.
• The New Orleans tourism industry is sophisticated and constantly evolving.
• If you are seeking a vibrant HRT experience, UNO may be the place for you.

About Us
The University of New Orleans is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor at the Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration. UNO has an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students and the School resides within the AACSB accredited College of Business Administration. Classes are offered in all major areas of hospitality and tourism and the School has approximately 150 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. The School enjoys a strong working relationship with the large and growing tourism industry in New Orleans and benefits from a multi-million-dollar foundation. The College of Business also includes the Hospitality Research Center that undertakes nation-wide grant-based research for the tourism industry.

• • Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.
• • UNO is ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. •The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.
• • For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.
• • UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds

Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. Given its history of educational access for all, UNO is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion - core values that inform all we do.

Job Summary

• Responsibilities of this faculty member will be to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in service management, general hospitality management, tourism, and event management, and additional subjects based on the candidate's specific expertise and the needs of the School.
• The candidate will also engage in research and scholarly activities leading to peer-reviewed published articles; participate in professional, university, and department service; advise undergraduate and graduate students; and supervise graduate student research.

Required Qualifications

1. An earned doctoral degree in Tourism, Hospitality and/or Event Management or related field.
2. Evidence of teaching ability at university level.
3. Evidence of ability to publish peer-reviewed research.

Starting Date
The desired starting date for the position is the fall semester, 2022. For immediate consideration, please submit application by April 4, 2022.

Questions
Please contact Dr. Yvette Green at [email protected].

The University of New Orleans is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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