Affiliate Faculty of Instruction Hospitality and Tourism Management – College of Education and Community Innovation

Grand Valley State University’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is seeking an affiliate faculty member, effective August 6, 2026, with experience in food and beverage operations. This is a 9-month affiliate academic appointment, subject to funding approval.

Primary Duties:

• Teaching and mentoring undergraduate students both online and on campus.
• Teach a baseline of 12 credits per semester including a cooking class in the culinary lab.
• Fulfilling service responsibilities within the HTM department.
• Establishing professional relationships with companies and organizations in the hospitality industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s degree in hospitality or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in food and beverage, including cooking instruction.
• Evidence of effective and innovative college-level teaching.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Student-centered focus and values quality teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Variety of experiences in the hospitality industry (minimum 5 years).
• ServSafe (or similar) certification.

Working Conditions:

• Must have the physical stamina to teach courses ranging in time from 75 minutes to 3 hours.
• Able to grocery shop, deliver food to the kitchen lab and teach in a kitchen lab setting for the duration of the course.

Salary & Benefits: $56,000-$57,500; commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Human Resources. Include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae , and a (3) list of 3 references. The online system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Dr. Kristen Jack, search committee chair at jackk@gvsu.edu or call (616) 331-3167.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: For full consideration, please apply by December 5, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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