Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor will contribute to the university’s teaching, research, and service missions in hospitality and tourism. The position is allocated 75% to teaching, 20% to research, and 5% to service. The faculty member will strengthen the School’s engagement with students, community members, and affiliated researchers and contribute to the national and international reputation of its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Teaching responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester in both in-person and online formats, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and supporting departmental recruiting and retention. Although formal Extension duties are not specified, outreach and service to stakeholders are essential. Research responsibilities include conducting research, publishing and presenting in peer-reviewed venues, and seeking research support through grants and industry funding. Service includes contributions to the profession and university, college, and departmental committees.

The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. Its programs include an undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, a Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with an HRTM concentration, and a Graduate Certificate in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. The graduate program and certificate are offered fully online, and the School also offers courses through NMSU On-Demand.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management or a related field, awarded by the hire date.
• Interest and expertise in tourism, sustainability, and hospitality and tourism operations.
• Potential to apply research to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with appropriate audiences, including stakeholders, policymakers, and academics.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in appropriate outlets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester in in-person and online formats.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist with departmental recruiting and retention efforts.
• Conduct research and apply research to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Publish and present research in peer-reviewed formats.
• Solicit grant and industry funding for research.
• Conduct outreach and provide service to stakeholders.
• Serve the profession and participate in university, college, and departmental committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree