Instructional Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Hospitality Management

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Position Description

The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management (NHM) at the University of Mississippi is seeking applications for one (1) Instructional Assistant Professor of Travel and Tourism. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position. Candidates must have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, a master’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, and at least three (3) years of travel and/or tourism industry experience. Teaching experience in higher education is preferred. The successful candidate may begin as early as January 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes related to travel and tourism, such as International Tourism, Luxury Travel Operations, Destination Branding and Management, and Sales in Hospitality and Tourism. Additionally, they will serve as a mentor to students in the travel and tourism minor, currently in development. Other duties may include assisting with student recruitment, retention, and graduation, serving on academic committees, engaging in curriculum design and revision, and fostering partnerships in industry and local communities. Excellence in the School of Applied Sciences and NHM can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

The University of Mississippi is a member of the Southeastern Conference and included in the elite group of Doctoral Universities – R1, or Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education (https://olemiss.edu/). Over the last 13 years, the University of Mississippi has been continuously recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The School of Applied Sciences, located on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, MS, is an inclusive home to approximately 150 faculty and staff, over 3,000 students, five academic departments, two centers, a speech and hearing clinic and the Institute of Child Nutrition. The School of Applied Sciences currently serves 9 undergraduate, 10 master’s, and 4 doctoral programs (https://sas.olemiss.edu/). 

NHM (https://nhm.olemiss.edu/) is home to 13 faculty, 4 staff members, and approximately 360 students from around the world. NHM currently offers two undergraduate programs (B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition; B.S. in Hospitality Management), two master’s degree programs (M.S. in Food and Nutrition Services; M.S. Hospitality Management), and a Ph.D. program in Nutrition and Hospitality Management. Both the B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition program and the Coordinated Program (CP) in Dietetics program at the University of Mississippi are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The Hospitality Management Program at the University of Mississippi is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, a master’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, and at least three (3) years of travel and/or tourism industry experience. Teaching experience in higher education is preferred. The successful candidate may begin as early as January 2025.

Application Procedures

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. Applicants must apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. No paper copies will be accepted. For additional information about this position, please contact Dr. Cindy Choi at echoi2@olemiss.edu. Official transcripts must be received before hire. 

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

EEO Statement

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