Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico State University is hiring an Assistant Professor in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The position is based in Las Cruces and has a 1.0 full-time equivalency. Work is allocated 75% to teaching, 20% to research, and 5% to service. The faculty member will teach three courses per semester and contribute to the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs and its national and international reputation. Courses may be delivered in person or online, and the role includes advising undergraduate and graduate students and supporting departmental recruiting and retention efforts.

The faculty member will conduct research, publish and present in peer-reviewed formats, and seek research support through grants and industry funding. Professional service and participation on university, college, and departmental committees are also expected. Although no formal Extension duties are assigned, outreach and service to stakeholders are essential. The department offers an undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, a graduate Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with an HRTM concentration, and a Graduate Certificate in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management; its graduate offerings are fully online, and it also offers courses through NMSU On-Demand.

Applicants must submit a resume or CV, cover letter, transcript, a research interests statement of no more than two pages, and a teaching philosophy and experience statement of no more than two pages. The work is normally performed in a typical interior or office environment, requires no or very limited physical effort, and involves handling objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Exposure to physical risk is no or very limited.

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, using in-person and online formats.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist with departmental recruiting and retention efforts.
• Conduct research and publish and present in peer-reviewed formats.
• Solicit financial support for research through grants and industry funding.
• Provide service to the profession and serve on university, college, and departmental committees.
• Conduct outreach and provide service to stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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