Associate Professor or Professor and Director, School of Hospitality Leadership

The Opportunity:

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month associate professor or professor and director of the School of Hospitality Leadership.  This position is located at the newly renovated UCF Rosen College campus and has an anticipated start date in  August 2026.

This position reports to the Dean of the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and is responsible for the school’s academic programs (including curriculum), administration, faculty recruitment, planning, and financial affairs. The director acts as the school’s advocate to fulfill the missions of the school, college, and university, while also participating on the college’s Executive Committee. They will represent the school to students, faculty, administration, and the industry. They will lead the faculty in pursuit of grants and contracts as well as develop a flow of research from the school. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

As a highly regarded and top-ranked college within a major public research university, we are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service that advances the hospitality discipline and prepares the next generation of leaders in hospitality and academia. Rosen College of Hospitality Management enjoys a national and international reputation for excellence in hospitality research and education.  This reputation is strengthened  by the prominence of our  School of Hospitality Leadership and its accomplished faculty, as reflected in the college’s #1 USA Shanghai ranking. We offer undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. programs in hospitality and tourism, all of which have been ranked #1 in the World by CEO World Magazine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold the rank of a tenured professor or associate professor in hospitality, tourism, or a related field at an accredited university. Associate professors are expected to obtain the rank of professor within two years of appointment.

• Meet the UCF Rosen College requirements for tenure.

• A Ph.D.  from an accredited institution, with at least one degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, or a related field.

• A demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

• Demonstrated success in academic and educational leadership roles. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others and promote and maintain a collaborative professional and positive departmental culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative academic programs and to lead recruitment and enrollment strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and mentor diverse faculty at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal institutional stakeholders across multiple levels (i.e., departmental, college, university) as well as external organizations and their stakeholders.

• Leadership in major academic and/or professional organizations in the hospitality and/or tourism discipline.

• Demonstrated fundraising ability and/or evidence of working closely with relevant (likely college or university-level) development/foundation units.

• A record of research publications in hospitality and/or tourism (and/or closely related disciplines).

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.

In addition to the online application, please upload a letter of interest, vita, list of references, recent publications or working papers, and evidence of past teaching success.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is closed.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Alan Fyall, at alan.fyall@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options. 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment. 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates

Department

Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) - Hospitality Services

Work Schedule

varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.