Instructor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Full-time 9-Month Term Faculty with Benefits
Campus: Williamson Campus
Grant-funded position
Responsibilities: Southern WV Community & Technical College seeks an innovative instructor committed to student success and to the mission of the college. The successful applicant will teach courses in hospitality and tourism management and as needed, general business courses based on institutional demand and the candidate’s credentials.
The successful applicant will also:
- Utilize instructional technologies in the classroom and for distance delivery of instruction.
- Develop, revise, and assess curriculum, course outlines, syllabi, and learning outcomes in response to institutional priorities and industry trends.
- Advise and mentor students, including career guidance and transfer or employment support.
- Work effectively with supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and community partners as part of an education team.
- Support program recruitment, retention, experiential learning, internships, and employer engagement within the regional hospitality and tourism sector.
- Deliver instruction in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous, and other alternative delivery modes as needed.
- Teach at any Southern location.
Requirements: Master’s degree in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field with at least 12 graduate hours in the teaching discipline is required; 18 graduate hours in the discipline is preferred; or Master’s Degree in another field with additional graduate coursework in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related area may also be considered; Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field plus significant professional experience, industry certifications, or licensure may be considered if permitted by institutional policy and accreditor standards. Preference will be given to candidates with hospitality or tourism industry experience, teaching experience, community college experience, online course development experience, and demonstrated ability to teach both discipline-specific and introductory business coursework. Willingness to develop relationships and collaborate with local employers, tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, and workforce partners to create applied learning opportunities for students is a must. Must also have strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Hours: A full faculty load consists of 30 credit hours of teaching per academic year, plus regular office hours and other related assignments to total 37.5 hours per week. Teaching assignments may include classes on any Southern location during the day, evening, and on weekends. They may also include online, dual enrollment, and off-campus classes.
Function: One of Southern’s highest priorities is meeting the current and future educational needs of the communities it serves. The college seeks faculty who apply technology to teaching and learning, use learning outcome assessment to improve instruction, and connect academic programs to local and regional workforce needs. The college welcomes qualified faculty who can integrate classroom instruction with practical, career-focused learning in areas such as lodging, tourism development, customer service, event support, destination promotion, and small business or entrepreneurship. The successful candidate should value community engagement and be able to support students preparing for work in local, regional, and remote hospitality and service-based industries.
Expectations: In addition to teaching and assessing student learning, faculty should expect to participate in institutional service, advising, and professional development. Faculty assignments may also include helping create experiential learning opportunities, building internship and work-based learning relationships, supporting recruitment and retention efforts, mentoring adjuncts or new faculty, and assisting with workforce or community education initiatives. The successful candidate may be asked to teach or support courses consistent with program and college needs.
Application Process:
- Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2026.
- Only applicants who have submitted all required materials and meet minimum qualifications will be considered.
- Applications are available at any campus location or call (304) 896-7445 or by email to [email protected]
- Visit our web page at www.southernwv.edu for an application form and additional employment opportunities.
- Submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, copies of certifications or licensure if applicable, and college transcripts to:
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Attention: Human Resources
100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, or age in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in discrimination investigations. This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all education programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education. Southern will take steps to ensure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTC offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, creed, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender orientation or expression, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, service in the uniformed services, ancestry, or national origin. Inquiries regarding compliance with any state or federal nondiscrimination law may be addressed to Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Debbie C. Dingess, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7408 or Section 504 Coordinator, Ms. Dianna Toler, Director of Student Success, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7315. TTY 304-792-7054 may be used to communicate with any office or employee of the college.
