Deadline to Apply: January 15, 2025
Organization/Company Name: University of Georgia
Location: Athens, GA
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer of Hospitality and Food Industry Management. This position is a 100% instructional appointment, requiring a teaching load of four courses per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters.
The Hospitality and Food Industry Management major is one of the fastest-growing programs at the University of Georgia and within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Since its inception in Fall 2019, the program has achieved recognition as one of the top public university hospitality management programs by both NICHE and US News College Rankings.
The program engages with various on-campus facilities, including the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the UGA Golf Course, Sanford Stadium, and UGA Dining Services. These facilities provide opportunities for internships, experiential learning activities, and faculty and student research. Faculty members maintain extensive professional networks across the hospitality industry and collaborate with some of the nation’s most prominent hospitality companies.
Responsibilities:
- Teach a range of undergraduate courses in hospitality and food industry management.
- Assist with recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.
- Effectively interact with the staff of the UGA Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel (a 200-room/suite conference center located on campus) in providing a “hands-on” component to the curriculum.
- Collaborate with other faculty within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in developing new interdisciplinary academic efforts.
- Work cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students, and industry.
The position is a 9-month, non-tenure appointment and the salary is commensurate with qualifications.
Terminal degree in hospitality management, tourism, economics, business, or a closely related field.
Additional Requirements:
- Two years or more of prior hospitality industry experience in either food and beverage operations, hotel operations and/or sales, or facility and event management.
- Candidates with a master’s degree must document exceptional accomplishments in their field and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
- Five years or more of executive or senior managerial experience in the hospitality industry.
- Two years of prior teaching experience at the community college and/or university level, including teaching in an experiential learning environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
- Preference will be given to individuals who can instruct one or more of the following courses: Hospitality Law, Hospitality Analytics, Hospitality Marketing, Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Innovation, Hospitality Digital Marketing and Branding, Global Food and Beverage Strategy, Sustainable Hospitality Innovation and Technology, and/or Hospitality Strategic Management.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) a letter of application including a description of academic qualifications and experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching and service experience (if any); (4) graduate school transcripts; and (5) names and contact information for three professional references. The position posting is open until filled, but the application review will start on January 15, 2025.
Nominations, questions and/or other inquiries should be directed to John Salazar, Search Committee Chair, email [email protected], or phone at 706-542-0769.