Job Information
Texas A&M University - Faculty Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in College Station, Texas
Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism
Location College Station, Texas
Open Date 8/28/2024
Position ID 146638
Description
The recently renamed Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism (https://hmgt.tamu.edu) has an almost 60-year history of achievement within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, and welcomes applications for one full-time, tenure-track position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2025 with opportunities for a summer appointment . Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Assistant Professor depending on qualifications. This faculty position will be based on the College Station campus. Candidates will have a background in one or more of the specialist disciplines of the department, an active research portfolio and ability to demonstrate the capacity to attract external funding. Areas of research interest include, though are not limited to hospitality, tourism and related disciplines. The successful applicant will be committed to teaching, research and service.
The department holds consistently high ratings in global University rankings of hospitality, tourism and recreation programs and has an established record of accomplishment in teaching, research and public service. Our distinguished and multi-disciplinary faculty have authored hundreds of journal articles, books, and technical reports, and have provided intellectual leadership in hospitality , tourism and recreation internationally. In responding to societal needs, we will continue our mission of generating and disseminating knowledge to increase understanding of relationships amongst people, environments and the economy. We are re-imagining and elevating hospitality and tourism as well as advancing wellness and prosperity through positive experiences in sustainable settings. We provide a supportive scholarly environment and are expanding our interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond Texas A&M University.
Candidates will maintain a research program and pursue external funding opportunities while teaching and mentoring students. The holder of this advertised position will contribute to the growing research, scholarship and outreach of the department in Texas and beyond.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree is required in a discipline relevant to the scope of the department. Current Ph.D. candidates must have their degree in hand by the date of hiring.
Required Experience: Successful candidates will possess a strong pedagogical background and have demonstrated effective communication skills through instructional activities and outreach, both in-class and online along with significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field.
Preferred Experience: Candidates will preferably have acquired professional experience in hospitality, tourism or in a related field . Applications are welcome from individuals who are completing a Ph.D. and who have potential for research productivity including external funding. Favorable consideration will be given to applicants who have the capacity to attract external funding and to supervise graduate students. Applications are also encouraged from those holding junior faculty positions elsewhere and who bring a track record of research publications and external funding.
Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/153252. Applicants must submit: 1) A cover letter that includes a summary of the candidate’s interest in and qualifications for the position, 2) A current curriculum vitae that includes a list of courses taught including format (e.g., face to face, online, hybrid), 3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable and 4) Contact information for three professional references. The vacant position will be open until filled. The process of reviewing applications will begin immediately upon submission. If you have questions about the advertisement, please contact Deanna Crawford deannacrawford@tamu.edu.