Tourism & Hospitality Management Faculty, Full-Time
Job Description
The academic programs and courses provided by the Business Leadership, Fashion, and Hospitality department equip students with the knowledge, tools, skill sets, and practical experience to be competitive in job markets as well as prepare those who desire to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students are challenged and encouraged by subject matter experts and participate in active-learning classroom instruction delivered on-campus and in distance learning environments. In addition, there are opportunities for personal growth and social interaction through engagement events, guest speakers, and student organizations.
The Tourism and Hospitality Management AA degree prepares students to either enter the workforce at a supervisor level or transfer to a Hospitality program at a four-year university. Students gain an understanding of the management principles and theories that put them on the path towards a rewarding career in various segments of the hospitality industry, such as cruises, sales, events, gaming and casinos, hotels, restaurants, and tourism. Students gain hands-on experience through various course assignments and requirements.
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development and Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.
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College Intro
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP ’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.
Specific Responsibilities
- Teach Tourism & Hospitality Management courses to students with a broad range of industry interests.
- Implement or create labs and instruct students in courses focused on human resource management, event management, marketing, food service operations management, casinos and gaming, lodging, and tourism.
- Help community college students further develop their tourism/hospitality knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and behaviors, for college and workplace success.
- Maintain and develop curriculum that are consistent with departmental learning objectives. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.
- Assign grades and maintain course / student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
- Proactively identify/address student problems.
- Participate in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.
- Become expert in curricula and other course materials, prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching.
- Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide.
- Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
- Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department, and a willingness to participate in the life of the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees. Active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences.
- Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning, including learning and using Publisher’s software when applicable.
- Attend required trainings and facilitate student engagement on learning management systems.
- Establish, maintain and implement a system to effectively attract and retain students for the Tourism & Hospitality Management degree program from the Greater Philadelphia region.
- Develop and implement student retention related activities, participate in articulation with four-year schools and outreach with area high schools.
- Participate in department advisory committee(s) to help fill the needs of area employers by creating lasting relationships that facilitate student and graduate employment opportunities. Develop and maintain working relationships with Philadelphia’s hospitality industry/workforce.
- Engage in scholarly activities related to professional development and acquisition of skills related to industry.
- Participate in grant work opportunities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Community College of Philadelphia.
- Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
- External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
- Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problem
- Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
- Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.
- Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
- Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned master’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a closely related field. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.
- 5 years’ experience in the tourism & hospitality industry.
- At least two years in a management role in a tourism or hospitality related field
- At least two years of experience teaching at the college level, either as the primary instructor or as a graduate teaching assistant.
- Ability to effectively use teaching strategies and technologies for in-person and/or online learning.
- Knowledge of, and ability to integrate, current technological applications into our tourism/hospitality courses.
- Ability to deliver required, predefined course elements, while drawing from one’s own knowledge and experiences, to engage students and make the course their own.
- Ability to teach a variety of day and evening, and first- and second-year courses, at the main campus and/or at Regional Centers.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department, and a willingness to participate in the life of the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees.
- Experience working with students from a diverse range of backgrounds, abilities, and ages required.
- Experience with and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences.
- Prior experience using Canvas Learning Management System.
- Active participation in national and/or regional industry professional organizations
- Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.
- Bilingual or other language proficiency.
Work Location
Main Campus
Benefits Summary
Benefits:
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.
Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:
- College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
- Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
- Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
- 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
- Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions
Additional College benefits:
- Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
- Spring Break: 1 week in March
- Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Salary Grade or Rank
5 or 6
Min Salary/Hourly Rate
$61,393.00
Max Salary/Hourly Rate
$77,196.00
Job Posting Open Date
Job Posting Close Date
Position Type
Faculty
Job Category
Employment Status
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested persons should complete an online application.
- Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
- Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer.
Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- Community College of Philadelphia Website
- Careerbuilder.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- The Chronicle
- Job Fair
- Indeed.com
- HireVeterans.com
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- CCP - Faculty Recruiting Event
- Other
- * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a Master's degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have five (5 ) years experience in the tourism & hospitality industry?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least two years of experience teaching at the college level, either as the primary instructor or as a graduate teaching assistant?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience using the Canvas learning management system?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings and/or conferences?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you bilingual or other language proficiency.
- yes
- no
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- References
- Resume
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Letters of Recommendation Other Document ( See Special Instructions to Applicant)
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