Hospitality and Tourism Management Full-Time Faculty

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas

VHCC seeks a dynamic, full‑time faculty member to provide academic leadership and deliver high‑quality instruction for a newly launched Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program. This inaugural hire will play a critical role in shaping the curriculum, establishing industry‑aligned learning outcomes, and fostering experiential and applied learning opportunities. The successful candidate will teach courses in hospitality and tourism management, mentor students, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in departmental and institutional service, and supporting recruitment and accreditation efforts. This position is ideal for an innovative educator with industry experience who is passionate about building a forward‑looking academic program that prepares graduates for leadership in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Position Responsibilities:

Teach day, evening, seated, hybrid, and/or virtual courses;

Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program and those students interested in related career paths;

Serve as a champion for recruiting and retaining students in the program;

Serve as Hospitality and Tourism Management program chair;

Engage in appropriate program assessment processes and strategies;

Actively employ effective student success strategies;

Integrate instructional technology in courses and the curriculum as appropriate;

Develop new courses as necessary;

Establish and assess student outcomes and participate in Institutional Effectiveness initiatives to include assessment and program reviews;

Record and report data as needed for potential grant funding;

Provide leadership and service on college committees;

Advance the college mission through involvement in college, community and professional activities that enhance the college and impact student development;

Teach other courses matching qualifications and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Rank and Salary: Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience.

Contract date January 1, 2027, Start date January 4, 2027. This is a full-time nine-month teaching faculty position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.

This is not a remote position.