Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
University of North Texas

UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

Posting Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: UNT-Hospitality & Tourism-137310
College/School: College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism
Job Location: Frisco
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information: For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Department Summary
The mission of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management is to educate the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders who strive for excellence and embrace our diversity in a caring, innovative, and empowering community. The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, a Bachelor of Science in Event Design and Experience Management, a Master of Science in Hospitality Management, a Master of Science in International Sustainable Tourism, and two 12-hour online Graduate Certificates in Hospitality Management, and Event and Tourism Management. The Master of Science in Hospitality Management is offered as both resident and 100% online programs. The Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) accredits the Bachelor of Science degrees.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Summary
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a faculty member at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) with a 10% research appointment in Event Design and Experience Management or closely aligned fields. The successful candidate will work closely with the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department Chair and faculty members to offer an innovative curriculum utilizing the latest technology for onsite and virtual events, enhance the undergraduate experience, grow program enrollments, and grow industry connections. The faculty member will develop and teach undergraduate/graduate courses primarily in the Event Design and Experience Management curriculum on the Frisco campus and some courses in Hospitality Management as needed on the Denton campus; build partnerships with the hospitality industry to enhance class projects, jobs, and internship opportunities for students; participate in university, college, and department committees and other service. The search committee strongly encourages applications and nominations from all qualified individuals, including persons of underrepresented groups. Minimum Qualifications:(1) Earned Ph.D. (or ABD) in Event Management/Hospitality Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism; OR consideration will be given to a closely aligned doctoral degree with evidence of graduate coursework in the hospitality field.(2) Excellent teaching skills; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; clear devotion to students and the missions of higher education.(3) A commitment to enhancing and nourishing a cultural climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the Department and the University.(4) Evidence of three or more years in industry experiences and connections including a record of working in the event, hospitality, club, resort, tourism, attraction, or related industries.(5) Potential for conducting research.(6) A team player who demonstrates leadership, integrity, and collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications:
(1) Demonstrated excellence in teaching.(2) Scholarship related to the event, hospitality, club, resort, tourism, and/or attraction industry.(3) Experience/coursework in distributed learning/web-based course development and delivery.

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate
Security Sensitive: This is a security sensitive position

EEO Statement: The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Driving University Vehicle: No
Posting Number: F878PQuicklink for Posting (include the link to apply): https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/59685