Assistant/Associate Professor of Hospitality

About the Role

The E. Craig Wall Sr. Wall College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level in Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management (HRTM). The position begins Fall 2027. The department seeks an innovative, student-centered faculty member contributing to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach typically three courses per semester, potentially including face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online delivery.
• Develop engaging and industry-responsive curricula.
• Mentor students.
• Maintain an active research agenda resulting in quality publications.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, professional, and community service activities.
• Build relationships with industry partners.
• Bring industry engagement, applied learning, and professional development into the educational experience.
• Teach students in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Prepare each course and/or lab assigned.
• Communicate to students after reviewing assignments.
• Track and report absences during the designated period.
• Calculate and assign grades (midterm and final).
• Post and hold office hours per College guidelines.
• Conduct research to create and add to knowledge in a field.
• Engage in University-related activities, including committee assignments, meetings, and scholarly pursuits.
• Perform other departmental needs as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in hospitality management, tourism management, hotel or resort management, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• A.B.D. candidates with a clear plan for degree completion by August 2027 may be considered.
• Demonstrate an active or developing research agenda with the potential for scholarly impact.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered instruction.
• Preparedness to teach in areas such as hospitality operations, resort management, event management, tourism, revenue management, hospitality marketing, sustainability, analytics, or technology.
• Ability to communicate (express or exchange information) with students to provide instruction.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet established alternative qualifications.
• Exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in hospitality or a closely related field from an AACSB or regionally-accredited institution.
• Combination of professional experience or credentials in the hospitality, tourism, or broader service industries.
• Record of experiential and applied teaching.
• Industry engagement that can support student projects, applied research, and/or external funding.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Evaluation(s)

Review of application materials will begin 12/2/2026 and continue until the position is filled.