Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Director

Tennessee Board of Regents•Franklin, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time faculty member is responsible for delivering instruction in various formats (on-line, in person, video-conferencing, or any combination of methods), in the discipline(s) for which she/he has been employed. Instruction may take place at any of the college’s campuses, at a clinical partner facility, or at a designated temporary location. Faculty also provide academic advising and facilitate student success. Technology tools are routinely used to communicate with and support students. Faculty participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs. Faculty serving as program directors have agreed to accept certain administrative responsibilities in addition to their faculty responsibilities. The program director provides leadership for a specific program, ensures that the program operates smoothly, maintains any applicable accreditations, and assists the Associate Vice President with the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff in the program. Program Directors typically receive one three-hour course re-assignment to attend the administrative duties and to collaborate with practitioners and employers in their program field. This is a 9-month term position based on the Williamson County Campus.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree is Hospitality management (or related field) and 5 years of Department Management experience or higher in field.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught
Knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes
Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members
The ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ Degree in Hospitality Management (or related field)
Accreditation from a Nationally recognized Hospitality Association
Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Publicize the program and recruit students.
Monitor and assist with the placement of program completers.
Work with the division to establish admissions policies, as appropriate to the program and coordinate admission of students to the program.
Monitor curriculum development, improvement, and evaluation, including program review, Academic Audit, and student learning outcomes assessment for the disciplines in the department.
Participate in the articulation of courses and programs with other educational institutions.
Assure continued compliance of the program with criteria for accreditation of appropriate external accrediting agencies and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Assist the division in collaborating with extended services personnel to schedule department course offerings for all college locations, if deemed appropriate.
Work with an advisory committee of employers in the career field to assure that the curriculum, program quality, and skills of the graduates meet the needs of employers who will employ them.
Serve as liaison to internship and co-operative sites.
Ensure that the program operates smoothly and its work is done in a timely manner.
Oversee department planning/evaluation and document meetings.
Prepare and submit reports, as required by the institution or external agencies.
Determine staffing needs and work with the division and executive vice president – provost for academic and student programs and services to recruit and hire faculty with an emphasis on maintaining diversity.
Develop and manage the program budgets, including coordination of purchases for all college locations.
Promote the development and maintenance of an academic environment conducive to learning in the program.
Assist the division in the resolution of student grievances related to academic policies, procedures, and personnel in the program.
Serve as liaison for the program to other college entities, other educational institutions, and to the general public.
Assist in the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of part-time faculty.
Collaborate with student services personnel to facilitate student success activities, including recruitment, orientation, advising, retention, and student goals completion.
Provide leadership to identify, involve and document meetings appropriate to external advisors to assure program relevance, quality, and graduate success/placements.
Conduct appropriate needs assessments within the program industry to provide an appropriate and current curriculum.
Deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all instructional delivery formats offered by the specific department at the college and at any of its teaching locations. Formats include but are not limited to in-person, online, hybrid, live streaming, and clinical.
Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
Contribute appropriately to pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.
Actively participate in institutional and, as appropriate, community activities that support the institution's mission.
Support and follow Columbia State's, TBR and other applicable policies and guidelines.
Continue to develop professionally.
Utilize technology as a tool for enhancement of operation, instruction and services.