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Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor of Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management

Troy University

Troy University

Administration
Posted on Apr 9, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number F1035P
Position Title Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor of Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
Position Type Faculty
Department Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management - Troy
Division Sorrell College of Business
Campus Troy
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
If Faculty position 10 Month
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? Tenure Track
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
Troy University’s School of Hospitality, Sport & Tourism Management (HSTM) offers a Bachelor of Science degree in both online and traditional formats, with majors in Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management or Sport Management.

We are seeking a full-time faculty position at rank of Lecturer/Open-Rank Professor of Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management (HTE) to join our team. This 10-month faculty position is based at our Troy, Alabama campus and includes teaching responsibilities primarily in-person, with potential opportunities for online instruction.

Responsibilities include:
  • Teaching a variety of undergraduate HTE courses, as well as select HSTM core curriculum courses
  • Conducting scholarly research leading to publication in peer-reviewed outlets
  • Advising undergraduate students and supervising internships
  • Participating in departmental, college, and university committees
  • Engaging in professional, community, and university service
  • Seeking internal and external funding to support research activities, as appropriate
  • Building and maintaining relationships with businesses and organizations in the HTE industry
If you are passionate about advancing HTE education, engaging in impactful research, and preparing the next generation of industry professionals, we invite you to apply.
In Class Teaching Percentage
Online Teaching Percentage
Minimum Qualifications
1. Earned doctorate or terminal degree in Hospitality/Tourism Management or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered at the rank of Lecturer)
Preferred Qualifications
1. University or college teaching experience
2. Evidence of scholarly achievement in the area of expertise
3. Professional experience in HTE industry.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
To be determined
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date 10/08/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Academic Term Position Will Begin
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/45709

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Reference Letters
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
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    • Employee Referral (please specify below)
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  2. Please specify:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree (or ABD) in Hospitality Management or related field from an accredited institution?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Unofficial Transcript 2
  3. Unofficial Transcript 3
  4. Other Document