Instructor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Location: 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, United States

Williamson Campus

Grant-funded position

Southern WV Community & Technical College seeks an innovative instructor committed to student success and to the mission of the college. The successful applicant will teach courses in hospitality and tourism management and, as needed, general business courses based on institutional demand and the candidate’s credentials.

The successful applicant will also:

• Utilize instructional technologies in the classroom and for distance delivery of instruction.
• Develop, revise, and assess curriculum, course outlines, syllabi, and learning outcomes in response to institutional priorities and industry trends.
• Advise and mentor students, including career guidance and transfer or employment support.
• Work effectively with supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and community partners as part of an education team.
• Support program recruitment, retention, experiential learning, internships, and employer engagement within the regional hospitality and tourism sector.
• Deliver instruction in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous, and other alternative delivery modes as needed.
• Teach at any Southern location.

Master’s degree in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field with at least 12 graduate hours in the teaching discipline is required; 18 graduate hours in the discipline is preferred; or Master’s Degree in another field with additional graduate coursework in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related area may also be considered;
Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field plus significant professional experience, industry certifications, or licensure may be considered if permitted by institutional policy and accreditor standards.

Preference will be given to candidates with hospitality or tourism industry experience, teaching experience, community college experience, online course development experience, and demonstrated ability to teach both discipline‑specific and introductory business coursework.

Willingness to develop relationships and collaborate with local employers, tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, and workforce partners to create applied learning opportunities for students is a must.

Must also have strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

A full faculty load consists of 30 credit hours of teaching per academic year, plus regular office hours and other related assignments to total 37.5 hours per week. Teaching assignments may include classes on any Southern location during the day, evening, and on weekends. They may also include online, dual enrollment, and off‑campus classes.

One of Southern’s highest priorities is meeting the current and future educational needs of the communities it serves. The college seeks faculty who apply technology to teaching and learning, use learning outcome assessment to improve instruction, and connect academic programs to local and regional workforce needs.

The college welcomes qualified faculty who can integrate classroom instruction with practical, career‑focused learning in areas such as lodging, tourism development, customer service, event support, destination promotion, and small business or entrepreneurship.

The successful candidate should value community engagement and be able to support students preparing for work in local, regional, and remote hospitality and service‑based industries.

In addition to teaching and assessing student learning, faculty should expect to participate in institutional service, advising, and professional development. Faculty assignments may also include helping create experiential learning opportunities, building internship and work‑based learning relationships, supporting recruitment and retention efforts, mentoring adjuncts or new faculty, and assisting with workforce or community education initiatives.

The successful candidate…