What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 34690
Job Title : Clinical Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management
City : Fort Wayne
Job Description : Job Summary
The Department of Hospitality & Tourism at Purdue University Fort Wayne invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month, Clinical Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management beginning August 18, 2025. The department seeks candidates with primary expertise in culinary and food and beverage operations, with a solid background in teaching. The candidate should have advanced knowledge of menu development, production, and quantity food preparation. Experience in catering and events preferred. The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate courses per semester in Fall and Spring in the areas of Food Safety and Sanitation, Introduction to Food Selection and Preparation, Food & Beverage Operations, Food History and Culture, Food From Farm to Fork, and other classes as needed. Courses may occasionally be taught online, but typically will be offered face-to-face. This position requires service to the department and university including the development of the program, management of the culinary lab, student recruitment & retention, and other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Candidates should hold a master's or doctoral degree in Hospitality & Tourism, Hospitality Management, or related field. Alternatively, candidates can qualify with 18 credit hours in hospitality if their master's degree is in an outside area
- Candidate should have valid Food Protection Manager Certification, and attain Instructor / Proctor status with Servsafe within the first 6 months of employment
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Ability to effectively use teaching strategies and technologies for in-person and / or online learning
The University
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594-acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree- seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW's partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual-credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references to https : / / careers.purdue.edu / FW / go / FW-Faculty / 7720100 / .
The position will remain open until filled. All candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to present a 45 to 60 minute instructional student presentation. Position is contingent upon available funding and satisfactory background check.
For questions, please contact Alanna Olah, Chair and Clinical Associate Professor at aolah@pfw.edu.
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO / AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Purdue University Fort Wayne will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
