Hospitality and Tourism Instructor #2675

Responsibilities

• Teach hospitality courses in traditional and/or distance learning formats, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment aligned with course objectives and real-world applications. This includes four dining room lab classes.
• Develop, update, and deliver curriculum, including syllabi and instructional materials, to support student success and program outcomes
• Provide instruction in both hospitality operations and customer service, serving as a liaison between kitchen production laboratories and front-of-house environments such as dining rooms and cafés
• Evaluate student performance, maintain accurate records, and support student success through academic advising, recruitment, and job placement assistance
• Demonstrate and reinforce industry standards in sanitation, training, and exceptional customer service within instructional settings
• Participate in instructional planning and program development, including course updates, reporting, and maintaining required office hours
• Collaborate with faculty, department leadership, and administration to support program initiatives and institutional goals
• Engage in college and community service, including committee participation and outreach activities
• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain current industry knowledge and enhance teaching effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dean or department head

• This position requires a bachelor's degree and recent experience in the hospitality industry.
• The preferred candidate will have a master’s degree in hospitality, tourism, business, leadership, communication, or a related field from an accredited program, along with five (5) years of recent hospitality industry experience and college-level teaching and/or training experience.