Assistant Professor/PC of Hospitality Management

Connecticut State Community College • Manchester, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Working supervisory level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, or a related field.
• Four (4) years’ college teaching experience, (96+ credits); OR Two (2) years’ college teaching experience (48+ credits) with four (4) or more years' work-related experience, OR Eight (8) years’ work –related experience
• Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Hospitality Administration, Business Administration, Education or similar).
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification.
• Experience working in the hospitality industry in roles related to front of house operations, hotel administration, or tourism.
• Experience teaching in courses related to guest relations, hotel operations, and conference/convention and meeting planning.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment (e.g. Blackboard, Kaltura, Canvas, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Dean or Chair of the department, this Assistant Professor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study.
• Evaluating and assessing student learning
• Providing student support and academic advising
• Planning and executing program-related events
• Assisting with program reviews
• Developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials
• Attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field.
• Recruit, advise and retain students in these areas
• Select appropriate part-time instructors
• Schedule the program courses
• Hire and evaluate faculty
• Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers
• Arrange and supervise internships
• Assess and improve the program
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees