Affiliate Faculty of Instruction Hospitality and Tourism Management - College of Education

Position: Affiliate Faculty of Instruction Hospitality and Tourism Management - College of Education and [...]

Overview

Grand Valley State University  Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is seeking an affiliate faculty member, effective August 6, 2026, with experience in food and beverage operations. This is a 9-month affiliate academic appointment, subject to funding approval.

Location and Appointment

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)
• Full Time

Primary Duties

• Teaching and mentoring undergraduate students both online and on campus.
• Teach a baseline of 12 credits per semester including a cooking class in the culinary lab.
• Fulfilling service responsibilities within the HTM department.
• Establishing professional relationships with companies and organizations in the hospitality industry.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Master  degree in hospitality or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in food and beverage, including cooking instruction.
• Evidence of effective and innovative college-level teaching.

Preferred Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Student-centered focus and values quality teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Variety of experiences in the hospitality industry (minimum 5 years).
• Serv Safe (or similar) certification.

Working Conditions

• Must have the physical stamina to teach courses ranging in time from 75 minutes to 3 hours.
• Able to grocery shop, deliver food to the kitchen lab and teach in a kitchen lab setting for the duration of the course.

Salary & Benefits

$56,000-$57,500; commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

How to Apply

Apply online at the university's human resources system. Include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of 3 references. Documents can be attached electronically. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. For technical assistance, contact Human Resources. For questions about the position or posting, contact the search committee chair.

Eligibility

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Final date to receive applications

For full consideration, please apply by December 5, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Equal Opportunity

Grand Valley State University is an antidiscrimination/equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See the universityor equal opportunity information.

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