Assistant Professor, Global Hospitality & Tourism

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: NonDriver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

• Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS

• Contact Person: Dr. Dana Bush

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

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, and 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.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.
• Prior experience in teaching and online course development.

Job Duties:

• Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

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.