University of Montevallo Hiring for Instructor, Family and Consumer Sciences/Hospitality and Tourism at Montevallo, AL Full Time

Position Number F50404

Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience

FLSA Exempt

Employment Status Full Time 9 Mos Regular

Appointment Type Full-time Non Tenure Track

General Description

Teach undergraduate courses in hospitality and tourism, supervising and coordinating fieldwork and internships, research, and university and professional service. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, or online courses.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching undergraduate courses in hospitality and tourism, supervising and coordinating fieldwork and internships, research, and university and professional service. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, or online courses.

Additional Duties

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism, or related field; documented experience and excellence in teaching; at least 5 years of professional experience in the field of hospitality and tourism.

Preferred Education and Experience

Doctoral degree in Hospitality and Tourism, or a related field; emerging research agenda; strong communication skills; a substantive commitment and demonstrated contributions towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

None

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date 09/27/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

References will be contacted immediately upon submission of the application.

Additional Information

Full advertisement:
Position: The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Montevallo is currently seeking a full-time, non-tenure track clinical instructor to successfully support the implementation of a new Family and Consumer Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism concentration within the Department of Health and Human Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in hospitality and tourism, supervising and coordinating fieldwork and internships, research, and university and professional service. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, or online courses.

Overview of FCS Program: A key goal of the Family and Consumer Sciences program is to be a recognized leader in the retail, hospitality, and tourism fields, promoting student career development and industry alliances through innovative coursework supported by a strong liberal arts foundation, scholarship, outreach, and professional experiences. The multidisciplinary Family and Consumer Sciences degree program includes specific concentrations in (1) retail merchandising; (2) human development and family studies; (3) FCS Education; and newly developed (4) hospitality and tourism. The program is fully accredited through the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.

Our Campus: The University of Montevallo is Alabama’s only public liberal arts institution. Located approximately 30 miles South of Birmingham, Alabama, the University of Montevallo (UM) serves approximately 2,500 students annually. Montevallo offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Fine Arts. The UM College of Education and Human Development (UM CEHD) currently supports approximately 425 undergraduate and 300 graduate students. Comprised of two departments with 28 full-time faculty, the College offers bachelors, masters, and educational specialist degrees.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field; emerging research agenda; strong communication skills; a substantive commitment and demonstrated contributions towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism, or related field; documented experience and excellence in teaching; at least 5 years of professional experience in the field of hospitality and tourism.

Organization Summary

Founded in 1896, the University of Montevallo is a public, master’s level, liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The University is located in Montevallo, Alabama, a small community situated about 30 miles south of Birmingham.

The HDFS program is a concentration of the FCS degree, which is housed in the Department of Health and Human Sciences, within the College of Education and Human Development.

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

Diversity Statement

In keeping with the charge of the President’s Diversity Task Force, which is “…to implement practices that help the University recruit and retain a diverse workforce and to foster initiatives that promote an inclusive campus environment,” UM is actively seeking applicants who fully represent racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity.

EEO Statement

UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability Institution

Quick Link https://jobs.montevallo.edu/postings/7197

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