Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality Management

Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality Management – University Park
Incoming starting August 2026, 48‑week non‑tenure track teaching faculty member in the School of Hospitality Management.

Core Responsibilities

Work with the Professor‑in‑Charge of undergraduate education to coordinate students’ professional work requirements and advise on curriculum improvements based on data‑driven assessments of job placements, alumni career pathways, and industry feedback.

Provide coaching and mentoring to students through customized programming, organizational advisement, and collaboration with college and university career offices.

Maintain the industry and professional database and build sustainable, long‑term partnerships between employers, alumni, and students to create opportunities for career and professional development.

Teach selected courses in the HM core, including professional development seminars, core and elective courses in the undergraduate and non‑credit programs.

Work with the undergraduate Professor‑in‑Charge, industry and alumni relations team, and/or Academic Advisors to plan career‑focused events for students and assist in events that recruit students and elevate alumni engagement.

Perform other service and duties as assigned by the HM School Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned an M.S. in Hospitality Management or a related field.

Evidence of the ability to teach at the university level, in both in‑person and online (synchronous and asynchronous) formats.

Application Requirements

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Teaching statement (maximum one page)

Names and contact information for three professional references

Background Checks and Clearances

PA State Police Criminal Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees and eligible spouses and children.

EEO Statement
Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

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