Service Assistant Professor And Director Of The Nemacolin Lab- College Of Business & Economics

Service Assistant Professor and Director of the Nemacolin Lab

The Department of General Business of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics invites applications for a full-time Service Assistant Professor position. The initial appointment will be for two years, beginning in August 2024, with renewal based on performance.

Candidates must have at least a masters degree in business or a related subject from an AACSB-accredited College of Business. This position involves teaching hospitality and tourism courses or a related field and day to day management of the Nemacolin Lab.

Director Responsibilities-(60% of workload). The Nemacolin Hospitality Lab at West Virginia Univesity is to conduct research, training, and development for students and the workforce in the hospitality and tourism industry. The specific duties include[FD1] :

• Lead and managed the Van Scoy Fellowship students and Nemacolin Fellowship students.

• Lead experiential projects that are hospitality and tourism-focused for the local, state, and regional communities, and industry.

• Develop a working relationship and collaborate with other organizations to work on hospitality and tourism-focused projects.

• Coordinate grant writing and fundraising efforts to reach the goal of making the lab sustainable.

• Assist the Coordinator of Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism program in preparing and coaching the students for career or education opportunities after graduation.

Teaching Responsibilities-(40% of workload). This positions requires teaching four courses, typically two courses per semester. Courses include but not limited to: Restaurant Management, Hotel Operations Management, Hospitality Revenue Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Event Planning Practicum.

Candidates must have successfully completed a Masters Degree in Business or a closely related field by August, 2024. A PhD is preferred but not required.

Hospitality and/or Tourism industry experience is preferred. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.