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Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

  • 504182
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Faculty
  • 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
  • Closing at: Jan 20 2027 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact: Elizabeth Stringam, 575-646-7424, betsys@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

 

Advertising Summary: If you have the excellence and expertise that will strengthen the university's capacity to engage students, community members, and affiliated researchers on hospitality and tourism issues, apply today!

 

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor/Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col

Department: 303600-HOTEL RESTAURANT AND TOURISM MGT

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The position is 75% teaching, 20% research, 5% service.
Success in this position requires excellence and expertise that strengthens the university's capacity to engage students, community members, and affiliated researchers on hospitality and tourism issues. It is envisioned that the faculty member will contribute to enhancing the School's national and international reputation for its undergraduate and graduate programs. Although no formal Extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to stakeholders are an essential aspect of it. Excellence in teaching, both in-person and online formats is required, and includes advising of both undergraduate and graduate students, and assisting with department recruiting and retention efforts. The faculty member is required to perform research, publish and present in peer-reviewed formats, and to solicit financial support for research through grant and industry funding. Service to the profession and on university, college, and departmental committees is also expected. The faculty member will teach three courses per semester.

The School of HRTM is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, which is home to seven other academic departments, five extension departments, approximately 150 faculty members and 1,800 students. The department offers an undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management and a graduate Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, HRTM concentration degree and a Graduate Certificate in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Both are offered fully online through NMSU Online. HRTM also offers a variety of courses through NMSU On-Demand. For more information about the department, please visit httos://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/shrtm/.

***The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
-Your resume/cv
-Cover letter
-Transcript
-Statement of research interests (2-page maximum), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2-page maximum)


 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Ph.D. (awarded by hire date) in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management or related field.
The successful candidate will show a commitment to excellence and specific evidence of: (1) interest and expertise in tourism, sustainability, and hospitality and tourism operations; (2) potential to apply research to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels; and (3) experience teaching online courses. Demonstrated ability to {1) communicate with various and appropriate audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academics), (2} publish research in appropriate outlets, (3) develop and sustain external funding, and (3) advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students.
Demonstrated ability to {1) communicate with various and appropriate audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academic), (2} publish research in appropriate outlets, (3) develop and sustain external funding, and (3) advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students.
The department is diverse and multicultural, and the ability to enjoy and thrive in this team-oriented environment will be necessary.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. 

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

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