Temporary Instructor, Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management
About The Position
The Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management in the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware invites applications for a temporary instructor position in Restaurant Operations and Food and Beverage Management. The position begins in August 2027 and is a temporary, one-year appointment, renewable up to two times. The successful candidate will teach and work directly in Vita Nova, the student-operated fine-dining restaurant and experiential learning laboratory, integrating classroom instruction with hands-on front-of-house, beverage, and restaurant operations. The teaching load is typically a maximum of eight courses per year, with potential reductions for service. The ideal candidate will help develop an innovative, cutting-edge instructional program. Specific expertise is desired in fine-dining front-of-house operations, wine and beverage management, guest experience, and service management. The department is housed within Lerner College and offers programs in Hospitality Business Management, Sport Business Management, and graduate study, including a PhD in Hospitality and Sport Business Analytics. The department promotes a collegial, supportive environment and values candidates who share these values. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed beginning in November 2026 and accepted until the position is filled; preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Requirements
- At least a master’s degree in hospitality management or a related field is ideal.
- Demonstrated drive and vision to develop an innovative, cutting-edge instructional program.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in fine-dining front-of-house operations.
- Expertise in wine and beverage management.
- Expertise in guest experience.
- Expertise in service management.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Restaurant Operations and Food and Beverage Management.
- Work directly in Vita Nova, the student-operated fine-dining restaurant and experiential learning laboratory.
- Integrate classroom instruction with hands-on front-of-house, beverage, and restaurant operations.
- Contribute to developing an innovative, cutting-edge instructional program.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
