Hospitality and Tourism Management Faculty

Working Title Hospitality and Tourism Management Full-Time Faculty Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 296F0065 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Agency/Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington - 191 Hiring Range $60,000-$80,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options?

-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

As required by the position

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Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia;
Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas

VHCC seeks a dynamic, full‑time faculty member to provide academic leadership and deliver high‑quality instruction for a newly launched Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program. This inaugural hire will play a critical role in shaping the curriculum, establishing industry‑aligned learning outcomes, and fostering experiential and applied learning opportunities. The successful candidate will teach courses in hospitality and tourism management, mentor students, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in departmental and institutional service, and supporting recruitment and accreditation efforts. This position is ideal for an innovative educator with industry experience who is passionate about building a forward‑looking academic program that prepares graduates for leadership in the hospitality and tourism sector.

• Teach day, evening, seated, hybrid, and/or virtual courses;
• Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program and those students interested in related career paths;
• Serve as a champion for recruiting and retaining students in the program;
• Serve as Hospitality and Tourism Management program chair;
• Engage in appropriate program assessment processes and strategies;
• Actively employ effective student success strategies;
• Integrate instructional technology in courses and the curriculum as appropriate;
• Develop new courses as necessary;
• Establish and assess student outcomes and participate in Institutional Effectiveness initiatives to include assessment and program reviews;
• Record and report data as needed for potential grant funding;
• Provide leadership and service on college committees;
• Advance the college mission through involvement in college, community and professional activities that enhance the college and impact student development;
• Teach other courses matching qualifications and perform other duties as assigned.

Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience.

Contract date January 1, 2027, Start date January 4, 2027 This is a full‑time nine‑month teaching faculty position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state…