Position Title:Assistant Teaching Professor in Culinary and Hospitality ManagementAppointment Type:FacultyJob Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applicants for a 9-month term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The initial appointment length is one year, with renewal parameters to be determined by performance and department need.The ideal candidate will be expected to teach up to 12 credit hours (or equivalent effort) per semester, which includes classroom and lab instruction of culinary, restaurant, and hospitality classes offered in the Hospitality and Event Management Program. The candidate is expected to engage in continuous professional and curriculum development at the undergraduate level and in department and institutional service. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and exhibit the potential for leadership in supporting the mission of the Department, College, and University. Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Hospitality, Culinary, or related field
Industry experience in restaurant, foodservice, and/or café related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Hospitality, Culinary, or related field
Teaching experience at the college level in Hospitality, Culinary, or related field
Management experience in foodservice industry
Experience in developing courses at the college level for a culinary lab setting, with a focus on hands-on instruction and practical skills development.
Proven record of success in culinary competitions at regional, national, or international levels.
Ability to lead and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in a restaurant/café, and other dining and event learning experiences
Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management is one of five academic units in the College of Human Sciences. It offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Apparel, Merchandising and Design, Hospitality Management, and B.S. and M.S. in Event Management. Our classes are tailored to students to offer them real-world learning experiences that best prepare them for their future careers. We have one of the longest-running student-operated restaurants and a student-operated café.Department Unit/Website: https://aeshm.hs.iastate.edu/Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timeApplication Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three ReferencesFor guaranteed consideration, applicants must apply by September 29th.For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Eunha Jeong at ejeong@iastate.edu. Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date: September 19, 2024Posting Close Date:September 29, 2024Job Requisition Number:R15540By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.