Assistant Professor - Hospitality Management, Lodging Facilities and Tourism Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 16086 Quick Link for Internal Postings For questions regarding this position, please contact: Classification Title Working Title Brief Position Overview Faculty Tenure Track Faculty Rank Position Number Department Division Appointment Type Contract Term http://jobs.montana.edu/postings/4749 Deborah C. Haynes, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Department Head, (406) 994-3244 or dhaynes@montana.edu Assistant Professor Assistant Professor - Hospitality Management, Lodging Facilities and Tourism The Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Lodging Facilities and Tourism to contribute to a Hospitality Management Degree Program. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment with potential for summer employment. Responsibilities for research, teaching, and service are required for this position. Yes Assistant Professor 4A4178 Health & Human Development College of Education, Health & Human Development Faculty Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/6585/print_preview 1/5
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Salary Contract Type Eligible Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Lodging Facilities and Tourism to contribute to a Hospitality Management Degree Program. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment with potential for summer employment. Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Duties and Responsibilities 50% teaching, 40% research, 10% service and outreach. Teach course work in the Hospitality Management undergraduate and Dietetic Management graduate degree programs such as Lodging Operations and Facilities Management, Event Planning, Rural Hospitality, Lodging and Facilities Conceptual Design. Advise undergraduate and graduate students studying Hospitality Management. Develop an extramurally funded research program in area of expertise. Conduct outreach with Hospitality stakeholders in Montana. Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1. Terminal degree in Hospitality Management, Lodging/Hotel Management, Tourism or related field upon hire date. 2. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in Hospitality or Lodging Management. 3. Evidence of successfully seeking competitive funding for an independent research program, appropriate for the rank of assistant professor. 4. Proven ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team in teaching, research, and outreach activities with diverse faculty from a variety of academic and/or cultural backgrounds. 5. Work experience or interest in working with lodging or tourism facilities entrepreneurs, and hospitality industry stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1. Practical experience with lodging or facilities management. 2. Interest in innovative teaching methods. 3. Interest in providing leadership for a new academic program in Hospitality Management. 4. Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a collegial work environment. The Successful Candidate https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/6585/print_preview 2/5
Will Be capable of using current approaches to investigating areas of research interest. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Have the desire to support the departmental mission of enriching human well-being through teaching, research, and outreach efforts. Have the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Have the ability to establish positive rapport with students and colleagues and community stakeholders. Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual and/or other forms of traditionally underrepresented diversity to the department. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Physical Demands The Program The Department The College This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Food, Nutrition and Hospitality program is an undergraduate program that prepares students for dietetic internships providing training in medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition and food service management. The Sustainable Food Systems graduate program prepares leaders in areas related to sustainable food production, food preparation and processing, distribution, nutrition, community food security, consumer issues and waste recycling. The department is located in the College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD). The departmental mission is to enrich human well-being through teaching, research, and outreach. The department strategic efforts are outlined on the departmental website. The mission of the College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD), is to prepare highly qualified professionals through exemplary programs, advance knowledge about education, health, and human development, and serve the people of Montana and the nation through outreach and practical application of its expertise. Our college is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montana s land grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond. We prepare teachers for elementary and secondary classrooms. We help soldiers and other professionals become teachers. We provide graduate programming for educational leaders including K-12 principals and superintendents. We prepare adult and higher education experts. We support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. We partner with leaders on Native American reservations to develop ways to lead healthy life styles and improve education for children and adults, and work to preserve native languages. We educate families to enrich overall well-being and how to make healthy choices related to nutrition and physical activity. We prepare students for future careers in coaching, counseling, financial planning, dietetics, community food systems, physical therapy, and medicine. This position has supervisory duties? Comments Yes May supervise graduate assistants or technicians in a commercial kitchen laboratory setting. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/6585/print_preview 3/5
Desired Start Date August 16, 2017 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Special Instructions Diversity Statement Screening of applications will begin on October 14th, 2016; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Documents required for this application: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter detailing experience and addressing all required and preferred qualifications. Statement of teaching philosophy Research statement Please note: A minimum of five professional references are required in your profile when applying for this position. Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran s preference please complete the veteran s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. To request an accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; hrpp_forms@montana.edu. MSU s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: www2.montana.edu/policy/affirmative_action/. Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter addressing Each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications 3. Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) 4. Research Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/6585/print_preview 4/5
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