Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Tourism Economic Development

7 days ago


Auburn, Alabama, United States Auburn University Full time

Job Summary

Auburn University is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor and Extension specialist to provide statewide leadership in tourism economic development. This role will capitalize on the design, implementation, evaluation, and application of research devoted to coastal, urban, and rural tourism experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership in tourism economic development and regional economic planning.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement and Economic Development to identify local and statewide program priority needs for the tourism industry.
  • Develop and deliver grant-supported educational programs to improve the performance of the statewide tourism industry.
  • Collaborate with regional Extension agents and county Extension coordinators to implement and evaluate programs and activities.
  • Participate in and assist Extension priority program teams in developing plans-of-work.
  • Design and undertake evidence-based Extension and applied research projects to engage and involve various tourism client groups and stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain a strong, extramurally funded Extension and applied research program.
  • Disseminate Extension and research scholarship through journals, digital products, and conference presentations.
  • Collaborate with College of Human Sciences and Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management faculty on interdisciplinary community programming.
  • Engage Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management students in development and delivery of educational tools and programs.
  • Provide service within professional organizations and on committees within the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, College of Human Sciences, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and Auburn University.

About the Setting

The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at Auburn University employs 14 full-time faculty and five affiliate faculty and is housed within the College of Human Sciences. The School offers a baccalaureate degree program in Hospitality Management, with program options in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Event Management, and Culinary Science.

About the College of Human Sciences

The College of Human Sciences is one of 14 colleges and schools on the AU campus, enrolling over 1,400 undergraduate and approximately 200 graduate students across three departments and one school.

About the Alabama Cooperative Extension System

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach and engagement organization for the land grant mission of Auburn University and Alabama A & M University, delivering science-based educational programs in all 67 counties.

About Auburn University

Auburn University is an R1 land-grant institution with 31,000 students, consistently ranked as one of the top 50 public universities in the United States.



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