Wells College, Aurora, NY invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management position to support a new Bachelor of Science degree program. The position will begin Fall 2023. The new Hospitality Management degree program works closely with key partners in the Finger Lakes region.  We seek a colleague who has a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and can teach a variety of theoretical and applied courses in finance and hospitality management field.  These courses may include Hospitality Financial Performance, Principles of Food Service, Revenue Management/Strategy, Specialty Operations, Designing and Marketing Experiences, and Beverage Service in the Finger lakes Region.  The candidate will also be expected to participate in program and college duties including major/minor advising, program assessment, sponsoring internships, involving students in research, periodically contributing to general education curriculum, committee involvement, among others.

Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should be committed to innovative teaching and conscientious advising and display a record of scholarly contributions to the field. A completed Ph.D., DBA, or ABD in hospitality management or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.  Experience in the hospitality management industry is also preferred.

Applications should be submitted online to www.wells.edu/employment and include a cover letter; CV; statements of teaching and diversity; and names and contact information for three references. Complete applications received by January 15, 2023 will receive full consideration; however, the posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background screening.