Professor, Hospitality (Spring 2027)

Collin College•Frisco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Collin College seeks a Hospitality Professor to prepare and deliver engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate coursework that reflects the college’s Core Values, culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching profession. The professor is expected to meet professional standards in accordance with college policies and procedures and to remain current in relevant disciplines, teaching modalities, technologies, competencies, and pedagogy. Faculty may participate in the college’s Faculty Rank Program, which recognizes excellence in teaching, service, and professional achievement. The role includes teaching, course and curriculum development, student advising and support, faculty collaboration, institutional service, and participation in assessment and accreditation activities. Teaching assignments may take place 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 activities. These duties may be scheduled within the flexible 170-day faculty calendar. This position is designated for in-person work at a Collin College campus or other location; remote or telecommuting arrangements are not permitted except under specific circumstances defined by law. The position is security sensitive and requires a criminal background check. An additional fingerprint-based background check through Texas DPS, required by the assigned independent school district, applies to faculty selected for dual-credit courses. The position is based at 9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, though assignments may be at other campuses or offsite locations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline. Teaching experience, industry experience, community service, and professional industry membership are desired. Compensation is salary-based and ranges from $61,128 to $74,368, determined based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline.
Ability to perform duties on-site; remote or telecommuting arrangements are not permitted except under specific circumstances defined by law.
Candidates are subject to a criminal background check.
For faculty selected to teach dual-credit courses, an additional fingerprint-based background check through Texas DPS is required by the assigned ISD.
Conferred transcripts, licenses, and certifications must be attached to the application; the application will not be considered without all required materials.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience.
Industry experience.
Community service.
Professional industry membership.
Background 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.
Keep familiar with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques 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 the 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 standards required for institutional accreditation.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and continuously improving course and program curricula.
Assist with recruiting students and promoting academic programs and courses.
Work with Library staff to select print and non-print materials for the Library’s 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, technologies, competencies, and pedagogy.
Contribute to and participate in staff and faculty training and development programs.
Participate in community activities and services.
For applicable lab courses, help maintain a clean, 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 duties as assigned or determined in consultation with campus leadership, the division dean, associate dean, or director, and meet college policies, procedures, and Core Values.