Associate Professor or Professor and Director, School of Hospitality Leadership

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month associate professor or professor and director of the School of Hospitality Leadership. This position is located at the newly renovated UCF Rosen College campus and has an anticipated start date in August 2026. This position reports to the Dean of the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and is responsible for the school’s academic programs (including curriculum), administration, faculty recruitment, planning, and financial affairs. The director acts as the school’s advocate to fulfill the missions of the school, college, and university, while also participating on the college’s Executive Committee. They will represent the school to students, faculty, administration, and the industry. They will lead the faculty in pursuit of grants and contracts as well as develop a flow of research from the school. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. As a highly regarded and top-ranked college within a major public research university, we are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service that advances the hospitality discipline and prepares the next generation of leaders in hospitality and academia. Rosen College of Hospitality Management enjoys a national and international reputation for excellence in hospitality research and education. This reputation is strengthened by the prominence of our School of Hospitality Leadership and its accomplished faculty, as reflected in the college’s #1 USA Shanghai ranking. We offer undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. programs in hospitality and tourism, all of which have been ranked #1 in the World by CEO World Magazine.

Requirements

• Hold the rank of a tenured professor or associate professor in hospitality, tourism, or a related field at an accredited university. Associate professors are expected to obtain the rank of professor within two years of appointment.
• Meet the UCF Rosen College requirements for tenure.
• A Ph.D. from an accredited institution, with at least one degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, or a related field.
• A demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.
• Demonstrated success in academic and educational leadership roles.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others and promote and maintain a collaborative professional and positive departmental culture.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative academic programs and to lead recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and mentor diverse faculty at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal institutional stakeholders across multiple levels (i.e., departmental, college, university) as well as external organizations and their stakeholders.
• Leadership in major academic and/or professional organizations in the hospitality and/or tourism discipline.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability and/or evidence of working closely with relevant (likely college or university-level) development/foundation units.
• A record of research publications in hospitality and/or tourism (and/or closely related disciplines).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the school’s academic programs (including curriculum), administration, faculty recruitment, planning, and financial affairs.
• Acts as the school’s advocate to fulfill the missions of the school, college, and university, while also participating on the college’s Executive Committee.
• Represent the school to students, faculty, administration, and the industry.
• Lead the faculty in pursuit of grants and contracts as well as develop a flow of research from the school.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

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