Clinical Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management

Purdue University - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Wayne, IN

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management at Purdue University Fort Wayne is a non-tenure track position focused on teaching undergraduate courses in culinary and food and beverage operations. The role requires a strong background in teaching, menu development, and food preparation, with responsibilities including course instruction, program development, and student recruitment. The position begins on August 18, 2025, and involves both face-to-face and occasional online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in Fall and Spring.
• Develop and manage the culinary lab.
• Engage in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Provide service to the department and university as needed.
• Occasionally teach courses online.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Hospitality & Tourism, Hospitality Management, or related field, or 18 credit hours in hospitality with a master's degree in another area.
• Valid Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Attain Instructor/Proctor status with Servsafe within the first 6 months of employment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use teaching strategies and technologies for in-person and/or online learning.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in catering and events.