Instructor, Associate Instructor, Senior Instructor, Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor and Assistant Director, School of Experience Leadership

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure earning instructor, associate instructor, senior instructor, lecturer, associate lecturer, senior lecturer, or tenure-earning assistant professor, or tenured associate professor or professor and assistant director of the School of Experience Leadership. This position is located at the newly renovated UCF Rosen College Campus and has an anticipated start date of August 2026. The assistant director reports to the director of the school and is responsible for the school’s academic program development in the areas of entertainment management, theme park and attraction management, and experience management. They will lead partnership development and industry collaboration in these areas with the aim of maximizing high quality student internship and employment opportunities. They will lead faculty in pursuit of industry grants and contracts as well as developing a flow of student engagement activity from the school. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. As a highly regarded and ranked college within a major public research university, we are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service that advances 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 Number 1 in 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

• Non-Tenure Earning Appointment A master’s degree in hospitality, tourism, entertainment or event management, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application for instructor, associate instructor, or senior instructor.
• A Ph.D. in hospitality, tourism, entertainment or event management, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application for lecturer, associate lecturer, or senior lecturer.
• Demonstrated record of teaching and service.
• Experience in educational leadership, industry experience, or industry consultation.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others and promote and maintain a collaborative professional and positive departmental culture.
• Tenure-Earning or Tenured Appointment A Ph.D. in hospitality, tourism, entertainment or event management, or a related field from an accredited institution for assistant professor, associate professor, or professor.
• To be eligible for appointment at the rank of assistant professor, the degree must be earned by the time of hire.
• To be considered for tenure with hire, candidate must currently hold the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor in a related field at an accredited institution.
• A demonstrated record of research resulting in publications in highly rated journals.
• Demonstrated record of teaching and service.
• Experience in educational leadership, industry experience, and/or industry consultation.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others and promote and maintain a collaborative professional and positive departmental culture.
• To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative academic programs and to lead recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience in professional organizations in the hospitality, entertainment, or tourism discipline.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability and/or evidence of working closely with relevant (likely college or university-level) development/foundation units.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the school’s academic program development in the areas of entertainment management, theme park and attraction management, and experience management.
• Lead partnership development and industry collaboration in these areas with the aim of maximizing high quality student internship and employment opportunities.
• Lead faculty in pursuit of industry grants and contracts as well as developing a flow of student engagement activity 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree