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The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Louisville anticipates hiring for a term faculty position in Hospitality Management at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach in and to oversee its new Hospitality Management minor. This minor may grow to be a larger program over time. The search for the position will begin August 2024, and the position will begin in Fall 2024. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Minimum Requirements:
• Possess a master's or PhD in a field related to hospitality management and
• Have functional knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and human resource management.
• Have at least five years of hotel management experience.
• Have experience in designing and delivering hospitality management classes.
• Provide evidence of excellent teaching.
• Have a track record of being a good colleague and professional.

Teaching responsibilities will include classes related to hospitality management, and administrative responsibilities will include mentoring students, program management, marketing the program, participation on search committees as necessary, managing an advisory board, and other, related activities. The candidate may be required to teach online or in person. Courses will be at the undergraduate level in the near term.

About the College and City
The University of Louisville is a metropolitan research university with 22,000 students. The College of Business serves 2,000 students with BSBA, MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and a PhD in Entrepreneurship degrees. It also is home to the Center for Free Enterprise, the Equine Industry Program, the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Family Business Center.

Additional information about the Department of Entrepreneurship and the College of Business can be found at http://business.louisville.edu

Louisville is a vibrant city with a population of over one million and that offers a relatively low cost of living. Major companies in the city include Humana, YUM! Brands, UPS, Ford Motor Company, GE Appliance, and more. The city also boasts a thriving cultural and arts scene, one of the highest number of restaurants per capita in the U.S., and a world-class public park system.

To Apply:
For full consideration, applications must be received by September 23,2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit with their online application a combined single document (PDF) containing a letter of interest, CV, and names and contact information for three professional references. Please also have two letters of reference sent to Ryan Quinn, Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at (502) 852-4873 or ryan.quinn@louisville.edu. Any questions should also be addressed to Dr. Quinn.

The College of Business is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The College of Business encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.