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Lecturer - School Of Hospitality
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Position Number: 4194895
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Business - Hotel & Restaurant Management

Lecturer - School Of Hospitality

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Hospitality, Tourism & Events

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a Lecturer position in the School of Hospitality. This is full time, 9-month faculty contract position beginning August 2023. The School of Hospitality houses four degree programs and proudly provides a robust educational experience that balances critical thinking, operational knowledge, and industry preparation. This position is responsible for cultivating a learning environment for industry-bound students, as well as those students who wish to complete a degree or certificate. The position will assist with curricular development, including development of a culinary program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ongoing excellence in teaching and advising and will maintain a working relationship with the staff of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott.

MSU Denver seeks to promote an inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff; and an awareness and appreciation of diverse perspectives and identities via an integrated set of policies, practices, programs and resources that are integral to the University's realization of its Strategic Plan. The University is located on a vibrant tri-institutional campus in the heart of downtown Denver and near to the Rocky Mountains. Through its 100+ programs, robust industry partnerships and an alumni network that is over 100,000 strong, MSU Denver's social and economic impact reverberates throughout the region.

Responsibilities

The candidate will teach up to 15 credit hours per fall and spring semesters and will help with curricular design for culinary classes and workshops, which may involve work over summer (for supplemental pay). The position includes development and teaching of cooking, baking, kitchen management, and related courses, and will work with food and beverage faculty. This position will help also with events as needed (some events may occur on evenings or weekends). Candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with and interact with colleagues and a diverse group of faculty and students.

Required Qualifications

Earned Master's degree in a related field with six years of industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience; program development; nutrition and dietetics background preferred

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $73,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training. This is a 9-month contract, but additional teaching may be available for additional compensation during the summer session.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. See benefits section below for more information.

Instructions to Apply

Complete applications received by June 5, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled. Please apply through MSU Denver Careers, and search for JR101054. Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Letter of application

3. Teaching philosophy

4. Student evaluations

5. References. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, you may merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents may not receive full consideration.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email
trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/Lecturer---School-of-Hospitality_JR101054