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Title:
Assistant Professor, Global Hospitality & Tourism
Position Type:
Fulltime Faculty
Search Type:
Tenure Track - 30 days
Department:
23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences
Division:
2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location:
Richmond Campus
Driver Classification:
Non-Driver
FLSA:
Exempt
Schedule Type:
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Posted Salary Grade:
Faculty Full Time - 01
Retirement:
KTRS
Contact Person:
Dr. Dana Bush
Job Summary The Department of Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University seeks a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Global Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.
The position serves the bachelor’s in Global Hospitality & Tourism, an online program with concentrations in Gastronomic Tourism and Sustainable Hospitality. The program includes courses in socio-cultural hospitality, universal sustainable design, multi-generational programming, global hospitality law, sustainable hospitality, history & culture of wine, bourbon, beer, & spirits, as well as opportunities for internships and study abroad experiences. Responsibilities of faculty include teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the university, community, and profession.
The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Global Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.
Prior experience in teaching and online course development.
Job Duties Teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the university, community, and profession.
Sponsorship This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source Institutional
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Assistant Professor, Global Hospitality & Tourism
Position Type:
Fulltime Faculty
Search Type:
Tenure Track - 30 days
Department:
23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences
Division:
2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location:
Richmond Campus
Driver Classification:
Non-Driver
FLSA:
Exempt
Schedule Type:
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Posted Salary Grade:
Faculty Full Time - 01
Retirement:
KTRS
Contact Person:
Dr. Dana Bush
Job Summary The Department of Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University seeks a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Global Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.
The position serves the bachelor’s in Global Hospitality & Tourism, an online program with concentrations in Gastronomic Tourism and Sustainable Hospitality. The program includes courses in socio-cultural hospitality, universal sustainable design, multi-generational programming, global hospitality law, sustainable hospitality, history & culture of wine, bourbon, beer, & spirits, as well as opportunities for internships and study abroad experiences. Responsibilities of faculty include teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the university, community, and profession.
The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Global Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.
Prior experience in teaching and online course development.
Job Duties Teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the university, community, and profession.
Sponsorship This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source Institutional
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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