Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Tourism & Hospitality Management

Job Description

The Norfolk State University School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Tourism and Hospitality Management beginning Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar-teacher with expertise in tourism, hospitality, and/or gaming management, with the ability to also contribute to entrepreneurship education and research. The successful candidate will teach courses in Tourism and Hospitality Management, including gaming/casino management. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Boyd Gaming Endowed Tourism and Hospitality Management Program and to support innovative initiatives at the intersection of hospitality and gaming management, including experiential learning, industry partnerships, and venture development. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Responsibilities

The faculty member will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Tourism and Hospitality Management, including areas such as hospitality operations, tourism management, gaming/casino management, and service management
• Contributing to entrepreneurship education through teaching courses, mentoring student ventures, or integrating entrepreneurial thinking into THM curricula
• Maintaining an active research agenda in tourism, hospitality, gaming, or related areas consistent with AACSB standards
• Supporting curriculum innovation, including development and assessment of THM and gaming-focused courses and programs (e.g., certificates or minors)
• Providing service at the departmental, school, university, and community levels
• Supporting the School’s commitment to maintaining AACSB accreditation

Overview of the School of Business

The School of Business has maintained Business accreditations from AACSB International since 1990 and offers three degrees: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy; Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing; and Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration, Business Administration (with

relevant specialization), or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited business school is required

(ABD considered with completion by start date)

2. Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective teaching and scholarly productivity

3. Demonstrated expertise or experience in tourism, hospitality, or gaming/casino management

4. Must be a Scholarly Academic (SA) in accordance with NSU’s AACSB accreditation, i.e., an applicant who

received his/her Ph.D. degree five years ago must have either (a) at least three refereed journal articles or (b)

at least two refereed journal articles and three other intellectual contributions in the most recent five years

Additional Considerations

1. Industry or applied experience in hospitality, tourism, or gaming/casino operations

2. Background or demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, or new venture development, particularly as it relates to hospitality or tourism industries

3. Ability to teach entrepreneurship-related courses or integrate entrepreneurial frameworks into THM curricula

4. Experience with experiential learning approaches, including internships, industry projects, simulations, or partnerships

5. Demonstrated ability to connect teaching and research to real-world industry challenges

6. Experience contributing to program development, particularly in tourism, hospitality, gaming, or entrepreneurship

7. Excellent written and oral communication skills

8. Excellent interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and a commitment to supporting a diverse student body and the mission of a historically Black university

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit:

• State of Virginia application.
• A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Philosophy of Teaching.
• Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
• Three letters of reference.

Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.

About the City of Norfolk

Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a port-of-call. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:

1. A letter of interest (via cover letter).
2. A current resume (via resume).
3. Completed Application via Workday
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Names and contact information for three job references (include with resume).

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Workday Human Capital Management System (HCM). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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