"Instructional Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship (Global Hospitality Leadership) - (495680)"

Job Details

Department: Global Hospitality Leadership

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track, Instructional Assistant Professor with a background in entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching hospitality and entrepreneurial related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Serving as a faculty advisor for a student organization
• Service on college committees and community outreach
• Student mentorship which includes thesis and dissertation committees
• Overseeing industry related projects

We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence. This position requires an earned doctorate or related field.

Preference will be given to those with significant hospitality industry experience as well as teaching experience. The ideal candidate will have previous experience starting and running a business.

Applications and nominations for these positions will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this opportunity is in the Fall semester of 2026.

Job posting: Prospective Faculty | Office of the Provost | University of Houston

The University of Houston is a major, public, comprehensive research university situated in the fourth largest city in the United States. The College is one of the leading hospitality and tourism programs in the world. It is located in a world-class facility, which contains extensive laboratory facilities, a library, convention space and a hotel.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.