About This Position

Summary of Position

The Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire strives for excellence through diversity and invites applications for the position of Chair of the Hospitality Management Department preferably beginning early 2022. 

In addition to the general faculty expectations to contribute to the College through scholarship, teaching and service, the next Chair of the Hospitality Management Department will be expected to continue to build enrollments, strengthen ties with industry, mentor faculty, and nurture an already strong alumni network that includes two actively engaged advisory boards. The Chair also serves on the Paul College Executive Committee. It is anticipated that the initial appointment as department Chair will be for three years and is renewable based on strong performance. 

Additional Job Information

Applicants should upload

1. a letter of interest, 
2. a curriculum vitae,
3. three most recent teaching evaluations, 
4. a recent research paper,
5. a research statement, 
6. a statement of how your leadership experience, research, and/or teaching supports diversity and inclusion, and 
7. contact information for at least three references including name, address, e-mail address, and phone number. For full consideration, please submit your application by October 1, 2021. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

For additional information, contact Assistant Manager for Faculty Administration Karie Fisher at karie.fisher@unh.edu.

Posting Number: PF0509FY22

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in hospitality management, tourism, or in a closely related business field, as well as the research and teaching record and leadership experience needed to be hired as a Chair with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The University of New Hampshire is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas for this position.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have a track record of excellence in teaching as well as publishing research on hospitality management or related topics in top-tier academic journals. Candidates will also demonstrate proven leadership and management skills, written and oral communication skills, and initiative in building strong academic programs. Industry experience is also valued. Candidates should demonstrate skill in working with culturally diverse constituencies in the academic environment and an ability to cultivate external relations with community leaders, institutions, and stakeholders. 

Salary Information

Salary will be competitive with other public universities and is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. 

Departmental Information

The Paul College of Business and Economics, formerly the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, is one of seven colleges within the University of New Hampshire. It holds accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Education (AACSB), the most elite business school accreditation, and had its accreditation recently extended in 2019.  Most recently it was ranked #55 among undergraduate business programs, including its Hotel and Hospitality Management program, by Poets & Quants Undergraduate, the only data-driven ranking for undergraduate business schools.  The College’s online MBA program which includes a specialization in Hotel and Hospitality Management is ranked #40 by US News and World Report. 

Paul College has a beautiful contemporary building (2013) with excellent teaching facilities, a dynamic and collegial culture, a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, and an engaged student body and alumni community.  The College offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Hotel and Hospitality Management, and Economics as well as five masters programs and a PhD program in Economics. Current college enrollment is 2,400 undergraduates and over 400 graduate students. The college has invested heavily in developing cutting-edge experiential and high-impact learning experiences as its primary differentiator in the undergraduate business school market. The college boasts high retention and graduation rates for our students as well as successful job placement and career outcomes. Paul College is an inclusive community that respects and harnesses the power of diverse perspectives, identities and experiences to enhance learning. Learn more at:  https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide.

The Department of Hospitality Management is the second oldest such program in the U.S. and has a strong record of developing well trained, industry ready professionals. The department is equipped with a teaching kitchen and dedicated hospitality management classrooms. Our students participate in internships around the country with leading hotel, gaming, and hospitality asset management companies. Over the past three years the department has launched a new curriculum for the BS program as well as an online MBA specialization and graduate certificate, both focused on hotel management and analytics. The department has a very engaged network of alumni many of whom are senior leaders in major hotel and hospitality companies regionally and internationally. 

This position is responsible for the supervision of Operating Staff

Special Requirements A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status, genetic information, and political orientation. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide 

Required Documents

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Teaching Evaluations
• Scholarly Documents (1)
• Research Statement
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents