Career Track Scholarly Assistant Professor and Director of Industry Relations School of Hospita

Career Track Scholarly Assistant Professor and Director of Industry Relations – School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM), Carson College of Business

Position:
Full‑time, 9‑month, non‑tenure fixed term. Renewable every three years. Anticipated start date:
August 16, 2026. Temporary end date:
May 15, 2029.

Faculty type:
Career‑track appointment. Exempt from overtime. Salary: $80,000–$95,000 for the 9‑month faculty base salary; one‑ninth of the base pay as a summer administrative stipend.

• Teach undergraduate courses in hospitality or business (50% teaching load).
• Direct and manage all aspects of the industry relations program (50% service).
• Lead professional skills development and job placement initiatives for SHBM students.
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, alumni, donors, and employers.
• Serve as institutional relationship director to advance strategic goals of SHBM.
• Collaborate with the SHBM director on philanthropic opportunities.
• Coordinate internships, track internship hours, secure mentors, and select scholarship recipients.
• Develop and manage fiscal and operational strategies, including budgeting and reporting to funding entities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies.
• Compile annual reports on recruiting and placement.

• Earned master’s degree in hospitality, business administration, or a closely aligned field from a nationally or internationally recognized university.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop and maintain industry partnerships and steward stakeholders.
• Evidence of success or potential in advising hospitality students or teaching introductory hospitality or business classes at the undergraduate level.
• Experience collaborating collaboratively and contributing to a collegial department atmosphere.

• Experience in developing academic programs and fostering student engagement.
• Relevant industry experience in hospitality or similar fields.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

Applicants must submit:

• Cover Letter addressing each qualification criterion.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Teaching Statement with recent teaching evaluations.
• References (to be requested during the online application process).

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. In compliance with federal and state laws, WSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or citizenship status.