Instructor, Associate Instructor, Senior Instructor, Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor and Assistant Director, School of Experience Leadership

The Opportunity:

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure earning instructor, associate instructor, senior instructor, lecturer, associate lecturer, senior lecturer,or tenure-earning assistant professor, or tenured associate professor or professor andassistant director of the School of Experience Leadership. This position is located at the newly renovated UCF Rosen College Campus and has an anticipated start date of August 2026.

The assistant director reports to the director of the school and is responsible for the school's academic program development in the areas of entertainment management, theme park and attraction management, and experience management. They willlead partnership development and industry collaboration in these areas with the aim of maximizing high quality student internship and employment opportunities. They will lead faculty in pursuit of industry grants and contracts as well as developing a flow of student engagement activity from the school. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

As a highly regarded and ranked college within a major public research university, we are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service that advances hospitality discipline and prepares the next generation of leaders in hospitality and academia. Rosen College of Hospitality Management enjoys a national and international reputation for excellence in hospitality research and education. This reputation is strengthened by the prominence of ourNumber 1 in USA Shanghai ranking. We offer undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. programs in hospitality and tourism, all of which have been ranked #1 in the World by CEO World Magazine.

Minimum Qualifications: Non-Tenure Earning Appointment

• A master's degree in hospitality, tourism, entertainment or event management, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application for instructor, associate instructor, or senior instructor.

• A Ph.D. in hospitality, tourism, entertainment or event management, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application for lecturer, associate lecturer, or senior lecturer.

• Demonstrated record of teaching and service.

• Experience in educational leadership, industry experience, or industry consultation.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others and promote and maintain a collaborative professional and positive departmental culture.

Minimum Qualifications: Tenure-Earning or Tenured Appointment

• A Ph.D. in hospitality, tourism, entertainment or event management, or a related field from an accredited institution for assistant professor, associate professor, or professor.

• To be eligible for appointment at the rank of assistant professor, the degree must be earned by the time of hire.

• To be considered for tenure with hire, candidate must currently hold the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor in a related field at an accredited institution.

• A demonstrated record of research resulting in publications in highly rated journals.

• Demonstrated record of teaching and service.

• Experience in educational leadership, industry experience, and/or industry consultation.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others and promote and maintain a collaborative professional and positive departmental culture.

• To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative academic programs and to lead recruitment and enrollment strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external organizations and stakeholders.

• Experience in professional organizations in the hospitality, entertainment, or tourism discipline.

• Demonstrated fundraising ability and/or evidence of working closely with relevant (likely college or university-level) development/foundation units.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, please upload a letter of interest, vita, list of references, recent publications or working papers, and evidence of past teaching success.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is closed.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search may be directed to: Professor Stephen Pratt, Recruiting Committee Chair at email: stephen.pratt@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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