What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality & Tourism Management position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
The School of Marketing in the College of Business & Economic Development at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) welcomes applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Hospitality & Tourism Management starting August 2025. The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.
The position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted to the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu by the priority deadline of September 16, 2024. Questions should be directed to Dr. Wei Wang (w.wang@usm.edu).
Job Summary
The School of Marketing invites candidates to apply for the Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 2025. The position is for the Hattiesburg campus. Candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in hospitality and tourism are encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach four courses per semester (or equivalent) to be determined by the Director of the School. Teaching obligations will primarily support the Hospitality & Tourism Management BSBA and the Casino Resort Management and Marketing certificate program but may also include support of related programs.
- Faculty are expected to maintain quality teaching (both online and in-person).
- Contribute to the mission of the program (below).
- Maintain active research and foster strong industry connections.
- In addition, the faculty member will be expected to engage in service activity (such as committee work, recruitment, and other official activities) for the School, College, and University.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The Mission of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
The hospitality and tourism management degree program (Hospitality and Tourism Management BSBA) is for students who desire to work in the hospitality and tourism businesses. The degree program teaches management principles through business core courses coupled with hospitality and tourism management industry knowledge and skills. Program faculty are committed to engaging students through various research projects, industry certificates, and experiential/service-learning activities. Students who graduate with a degree in hospitality and tourism management will have a strategic focus when seeking employment including hotels, restaurants, casinos, events management (e.g., weddings, sporting events, or conventions), entertainment, attractions (e.g., theme parks), cruises, clubs and spa management, all in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. The program aims to be the most comprehensive tourism management program in the state and region by providing students with a thorough understanding of business concepts in order to cultivate them to seek employment in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries.
