Professor, Hospitality (Spring 2027)

Collin College•Frisco, TX

10d•$61,128 - $74,368•Onsite

About The Position

Collin College seeks a Hospitality Professor to prepare and deliver engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate coursework. The role calls for a commitment to the college’s Core Values, culturally responsive teaching, and professional teaching standards in accordance with college policies and procedures. Faculty may participate in the college’s Faculty Rank Program, which recognizes excellence in teaching, service, and professional achievement. The position is designated for in-person work at a Collin College campus or other college location; remote or telecommuting arrangements are generally not permitted, subject to narrow statutory exceptions. Teaching assignments may be at one or more campuses or offsite locations and may include dual credit, concurrent enrollment, distance education, evening and weekend programs, and online instruction. Non-teaching responsibilities may include instructional development, advising, registration assignments, and districtwide service. Responsibilities may be scheduled within the flexible 170-day faculty calendar. This is a full-time, salary position with a compensation range of $61,128 to $74,368, determined based on experience. It is security sensitive and requires a criminal background check. If selected to teach dual credit courses, the employee will also need to complete a fingerprint-based background check required by the assigned school district.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline.
For dual credit assignments, complete the additional fingerprint-based background check required by the assigned school district.
Provide conferred transcripts, licenses, and certifications with the application; applications lacking required materials will not be considered.
Subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is desired.
Industry experience is desired.
Community service is desired.
Professional industry membership is desired.
Study or experience in Travel and Tourism, or Meeting and Event Management.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
Update and revise course content and teaching methods to maintain currency and relevance.
Stay familiar with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques for courses in the discipline, and recommend adoption when appropriate.
Seek ways to improve instruction.
Advise or assist adjunct faculty with course content, instructional materials, and classroom management strategies.
Post and observe office hours in accordance with current Faculty Load Compensation Guidelines.
Collaborate with college staff to advise and assist students during registration and as needed to support program completion and student success.
Participate in discipline, division, and districtwide task forces, committees, and other service activities for an average of two hours per week.
Participate in student support and advising inside and outside the classroom.
Attend scheduled discipline, division, and districtwide meetings, including All College Day.
Participate in official graduation ceremonies in full regalia when requested by campus leadership.
Help the college maintain institutional accreditation standards.
Participate in development, review, and continuous improvement of course and program curricula.
Assist in recruiting students and promoting academic programs and courses.
Work with Library staff to select print and non-print materials for the Library collection.
Participate in annual curriculum evaluation and program assessment activities.
Maintain classroom documentation, including gradebooks and other relevant academic artifacts.
Establish annual goals with the division associate dean or director, including personal and professional growth plans.
Remain current in relevant academic disciplines, teaching modalities, pedagogy, skills, technologies, and competencies.
Contribute to and participate in faculty and staff training and development programs.
Participate in community activities and services.
For applicable lab courses, help maintain a clean and organized laboratory and storage areas to support facility and equipment use and safety.
For applicable lab courses, follow published safety and security procedures to protect students and laboratory equipment.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.