Founding Chair of the Rita and Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management
- Employer
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee CategoryFacultyDepartmentHTE - Hsptlty, Tourism & EventsEClass CodeFT Faculty-10 mo with benesPosition SummaryThe Metropolitan State University of Denver School of Hospitality is seeking a full-time tenured faculty member to chair a department of undergraduate programs in hospitality management. Strong candidates will be skilled in leadership, management, faculty development, scholarship, and teaching.
The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesLeadership in Curriculum and Program Assessment
•Assists in and oversees curriculum development and implementation that are aligned to School of Hospitality mission, vision, and values.
•Provides leadership in creating a culture of assessment of academic curriculum and programs for continuous improvement.
•Working with data/assessment specialist, prepares required accreditation/program review reports to the university and outside agencies as necessary.
•Provides leadership in assessment, including student learning outcomes, and program review of the department.
•Provides leadership in accreditation requirements by supporting and maintaining department, school and/or university accreditation requirements.
Leadership in Strategic Planning and Meeting Goals
•Establishes and oversees an effective governance structure within the department.
•Develops and implements the department’s short- and long-term goals and plans that are aligned to the School of Hospitality’s mission, vision, and values.
•Clearly communicates and operationalizes the School of Hospitality’s vision for the future of the department.
•Creates a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for success.
Management of Faculty
•Provides recommendations to the Dean for hiring, retention, tenure, promotion, and post-tenure review; reassigned work; sabbatical leaves; and other leaves of absence.
•Responds to student concerns and works with students, faculty, staff, and other University offices to resolve concerns, conflicts, and disputes.
•Provides effective management and direction to part-time and full-time faculty, support staff, and student workers.
•Assigns faculty teaching duties.
•Promotes and supports faculty and staff performance.
•Evaluates faculty performance.
•Addresses issues regarding appropriate professional behavior among faculty as well as that between faculty and students.
Manages in Matters Related to Finances, Facilities, Resources
•Manages course and program enrollments.
•Manages departmental budget and provides input to the dean regarding resource management.
•Oversees custody and authorized use of university property charged to the department and the assignment of department space and facilities.
• Terminal degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or other industry-related discipline.
• Record of effective teaching, scholarship, and service in higher education
• Experience effectively leading committees or other official initiatives
• Experience in consensus building of teams, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution.
• Previous experience using effective tools and strategies for managing department and hospitality initiatives that lead to on-time completion.
Meets the qualifications for Associate or Full Professor in one of the programs in the department.
Experience with:
•Evaluating faculty performance.
•Mentoring faculty, staff and, students.
•Leading curriculum change.
•Assessing programs for continuous improvement.
•Utilizing assessment data for continuous improvement.
•Assessment and accreditation reporting.
•Managing budgets and other resources.
•Communicating a clear vision and motivating others.
•Developing and maintaining partnerships with entities across the University and with community organizations.
•An understanding of the issues that affect college students from a range of backgrounds, including students who are first generation, culturally/ethnically diverse, linguistically diverse, non-traditional, and LGBT.
•Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to hospitality and/or hotel management. (For example: CHSP, CHE, CHRM, etc.)
• Must qualify for tenure in one of the programs in the department.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience teaching in higher education.
• Previous experience with the operationalization of an organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Complete applications received by December 2, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.
References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
BenefitsMSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:
Employee Benefits Offerings
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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Metropolitan State University of Denver provides students with a transformative academic experience and serves the community as a courageous change agent and a gateway to opportunity. The University’s broad access, affordable tuition, quality academic experience and excellent outcomes add up to a high-value education.
Founded in 1965, MSU Denver is a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degrees on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. MSU Denver educates more undergraduate Coloradans than any other four-year institution in Colorado.
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MSU Denver has served as a stepping stone toward the American dream for more than 102,000 alumni, 79% of whom stay in the state after graduation. The University injects hundreds of millions of dollars into the Colorado economy while serving a majority first-generation students, changing families and communities as the state’s third-largest public university.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a leader and innovator in higher education, a university committed to fostering an equitable culture while offering a high-quality, accessible college experience.
MSU Denver has one of the most diverse student bodies in Colorado. 50.3 % of MSU Denver’s undergraduate students are students of color. We are a Hispanic-Serving Institution, earned in February 2019, and are committed to serving DACA and undocumented students.
The University’s Board of Trustees issued a resolution in June of 2020 committing to engaging in the anti-racism work necessary to dismantle institutionalized create systemic change. Trustees pledged to dismantling institutionalized racism and bring together civic, industry, public and nonprofit community to address the most pressing issues of racial justice.
One of MSU Denver’s 2030 Strategic Plan goals is to be Colorado’s most desired place of employment. The University will continue to improve compensation, benefits, professional development and infrastructure while becoming a more representative workplace and enhancing the inclusive leadership environment that allows leaders to lead from all levels of the University
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Every day we are inspired by the students we serve– many of whom are low-income or first-generation– and the impact they will make on the future of Colorado. Regardless of role, our employees lead with a collaborative approach to ensure all of our students succeed.
At MSU Denver, employees are engaged, valued, and celebrated. According to the latest MSU Denver university wide engagement survey, 84% of employees feel valued, would recommend MSU Denver as a good place to work, and take pride in their work.
The diversity of faculty, staff, and students provides a rich working and learning environment where we strive to ensure that all are valued.
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MSU Denver is committed to our employees’ quality of life. We understand that work should not replace life, and offer flexibility around school schedules, family obligations, and for the moments that come up in our professional and personal lives. Our flexible work arrangements are perfect for the working parent. We offer hybrid work arrangements, completely virtual work arrangements, and even flexible work hour arrangements.
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890 Auraria Parkway
Denver
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80204
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