Assistant Professor
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of South Florida

The University of South Florida System
USF is a preeminent university, one of only three in the state of Florida. USFSM is one of the three locations of USF. In summer 2020, USF consolidated under a single accreditation while preserving the local identities of the campuses.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World ' 'Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the ' 'state's 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher-income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.eduUniversity of South Florida The School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is housed on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus and offers programs on all three campuses. The University of South Florida provides high-quality ' 'bachelor's and graduate‐level education and scholarly activity in a personalized learning community that prepares successful leaders and responsible citizens. Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled as USF Sarasota-Manatee home campus students in nearly 40-degree programs and certificates that emphasize critical thinking outcomes. The USF Sarasota-Manatee is located on U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) about a half-mile north of University Parkway on the border of Sarasota and Manatee Counties near Sarasota Bay, the Crosley Mansion, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The 100,000-square-foot, architecturally spectacular state-of-the-art academic facility houses 17 classrooms, a 190-seat lecture/exhibition hall, seminar and video-conferencing rooms, computer labs, student gathering places, faculty and staff offices, technology and learning center, and dining facilities among others distinctives for the school's programs.

The School
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) at USF provides an intellectual, collaborative, ethical, inclusive learning environment for students pursuing leadership positions in hospitality and tourism. SHTM graduates leaders for these industries to serve citizens of Florida, the U.S., and the world. The School offers hospitality degree in all three campuses of USF. The School has deep relationship with McKibbon Hospitality, a 100+ hotel management company, MainSail Lodging and Development, a 15+ upscale hotel chain, and Aramark, a global food service management company.

The Program
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers an undergraduate degree program, and a Master of Science degree program. The Bachelor of Science program in Hospitality Management has a general business foundation with specialized hotel and restaurant management courses that equip students to approach problem solving in a disciplined and systematic manner. The Master of Science program in Hospitality Management educates students to use strategic development techniques in a variety of private, public and institutional sectors of hospitality environments. This program is designed to foster strong analytical skills, technological abilities, effective communication, and strong logical ethical approaches to the hospitality industry and academia. USFSM graduates are highly marketable and competitive at all levels regional, national, and global. The Hospitality Management program utilizes an Advisory Board, which is composed of leaders from major hospitality/tourism related corporations and organizations. Periodic reviews of course curriculum and enhancements prepare students for future career challenges.

The Position
USFSM is seeking an Assistant Professor within the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The successful applicant for this position will be teaching undergraduate and graduate hospitality courses, producing research, and offering service to the university, community, and hospitality industry. The competitive candidate will be teaching hospitality management courses.

Hospitality Information Systems, Hospitality Finance & Accounting. The position will teach other courses as needed, such as Lodging Management, event management, and other hospitality-related courses. Tenure Track positions teach a minimum of two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring semesters, taught on all USF campuses and/or maybe web-based and taught partially hybrid.

The Application Process
The State of Florida has a Public Meeting Law and a Public Records Law, and university searches are conducted under the terms thereof. All meetings of the search committee are publicly announced and conducted. All documents submitted to the committee are treated as open material with the exception of evaluative documents specific to the performance of the faculty of the State University System of Florida concerning health or disabilities.

The University of South Florida encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. The selection process will be conducted under the provisions of ' 'Florida's ""Government in the Sunshine"" and Public Records laws. Anyone requiring special accommodations to complete an application should contact Carolyn Dyson, Human Resource Department, at 01 (941) 359-4224. The University of South Florida is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action, equal-access institution. Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

Application Instructions:
To apply, go to USF employment website: http://www.usf.edu/about-usf/work-at-usf.aspx
Find position number Job ID: 30720
This is the only method of application accepted.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Hospitality Management or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited university with 18 graduate credit hours within the hospitality discipline. ABDs will be considered but successful candidates should have successfully defended their dissertations by the time of appointment, provided they have successfully published in SSCI-indexed hospitality/business journals.
• 3 years of hospitality industry managerial work experience
• Record of research/scholarship commensurate with experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Online & hybrid teaching experience
• Experience teaching hospitality management courses
• Certifications such as CHTP, CHAE, CHE, CHIA, M3 Insight

Documents Required for Applying

1. Letter of application (including teaching, research, and service philosophies)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of at least 3 professional references
4. Copy of unofficial graduate transcripts (official may be requested at the time of interview)
5. Course evaluations
6. Related certifications