Lecturer

Lecturer in Event Management (non-tenure track position): The University of Florida (UF) (http://www.ufl.edu) invites applications and nominations for a lecturer position in the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (http://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/them/)

The primary position responsibility is to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in (1) event management and (2) hospitality management. Because of tremendous growth in the undergraduate event management program, immediate need is anticipated in the following courses: Event Promotion, Advanced Event Management, Convention Sales and Service, and Food & Beverage Management. The position will also require assistance with the supervision of event, tourism, and hospitality management internship/practicum student field experiences.

Contribution to both online and residential courses and program development is required. As a Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, you will be responsible for enhancing our program's outreach by developing and nurturing professional relationships with industry stakeholders. Additionally, you will offer career advising to students and actively participate in service activities across the program, department, and college levels. A successful applicant will be given opportunities and time to expand the breadth of their teaching experience and to develop new coursework and educational programs.

About the University
The University of Florida is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university. UF is a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America. UF is ranked #6 of Public Universities in the United States by the U.S. News &World Report. With an enrollment of over 53,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes. Thousands of projects were funded, with a record $928.6 million in research awards to the University of Florida for the last fiscal year. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 250,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 85 miles from the Georgia border, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It has abundant wildlife, mature forests, prairies, lakes, and opportunities for many outdoor activities, with moderate temperatures almost all year round. Gainesville has an excellent school system, with a number of public schools ranked highly in the state and nation.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

While a relevant advanced degree (Ph.D. degree) is desirable, candidates who are ABD or have significant industry experience in event planning / management and resort management will also be strongly considered. ABD candidates must show that they are ready for graduation, December 2024 or May 2025.

Candidates should be passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and student learning and demonstrate a professional commitment to teaching excellence.

Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to interact with and relate to various constituencies in the local community and throughout the state of Florida.

Candidates should also have considerable knowledge and experience working with online course development and delivery.

Evidence of successful college-level teaching (online and residential) as well as event certificates [e.g., Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)] are preferred.

The review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (reference job #533077) and include:

(1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, teaching experience, and interest in the Department; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.

This 9-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) position will begin January 1, 2025, continuing through May 15, 2025, and is renewable on a yearly basis. UF has a competitive benefits package, and department faculty may be eligible for summer teaching opportunities, but not guaranteed.

Please send email inquiries or nominations to Dr. Ronzoni, Chair of the Search Committee, at: giulio.ronzoni@ufl.edu.

Selected candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (NACES) and can be found at http://www.ncas.org.

Our Commitment
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. The “government in the sunshine” laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.

If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.