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Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management (S-BEAST-TM)
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is committed to providing high-quality programs in a diverse environment and preparing students who will serve and shape the global economy. UMES is in the Eastern Shore of Maryland and is one of America's most beautiful campuses. It is a growing, primarily residential university with learning, discovery, and engagement missions. The university recognizes its responsibility for developing human potential, enriching cultural expressions, and sharing its expertise with individuals, businesses, and educational, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. The learning, discovery, and engagement foci are on accordance with UMES' legacy and mission as Maryland's 1890 Land-Grant Institution.
UMES is seeking applicants for a temporary, Visiting Lecturer and Culinary Coordinator position in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management from August 2026 through May 2027. The position will report to the Department Chair. The ideal candidate is committed to developing student-centered, forward-thinking, high-quality culinary pedagogy and contributing to an ambitious undergraduate Hospitality and Tourism Management program focusing on our culinary program.
The Department
The Department is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACHPA) and offers a bachelor's degree in hospitality and Tourism Management. The program is offered also at The Universities at Shady Grove. The Department also fosters research and service of direct application and benefit to the State of Maryland and the global hospitality industry. In addition, the Department houses one of only 14 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs in the United States which prepares students for a career in the golf industry. In fall 2024, the program began offering a degree in an asynchronous modality.
Location
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an 1890 Land-Grant Institution in the University System of Maryland. The campus is in the town of Princess Anne, 13 miles south of Salisbury. The University is accessible to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore City and Washington, D.C to the Northwest and Philadelphia to the North. All are approximately 2- hour's drive. Ocean City and other resort areas on the Atlantic Ocean are within 30 minutes.
The School
School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management (S-BEAST-TM) is AACSB accredited and includes five academic departments: Business Management and Accounting, Engineering and Aviation Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Computer Science and Engineering Technology, the Built Environment; as well as one program, PGA Golf Management. S-BEAST-TM responds to the educational demands of our global community of students by developing and delivering high-quality programs in business, hospitality, technology, and the sciences.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and
a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and
staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
Leave benefits include paid sick leave (15 days), collegial (3 days per year),
and paid holidays.
Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.
Responsibilities:
As a Visiting Lecturer and Culinary Coordinator, the candidate will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:
Teaching Assigned Courses: Deliver high-quality instruction for all courses
assigned by the Department Chair within the Hospitality and Tourism
Management curriculum. This includes preparing course syllabi, lesson
plans, assessments, and maintaining accurate student records in
accordance with university policy.
Oversight of Culinary and Baking Labs: Supervise the day-to-day operations
of the department's culinary and baking laboratory facilities.
Responsibilities include ensuring a safe and sanitary lab environment,
maintaining equipment and supplying inventories, enforcing proper food
handling and safety protocols, and providing hands-on guidance to
students during lab sessions.
Veterans Gala - Fall 2026: Serve on the planning committee of the
University's Veterans Gala scheduled for Fall 2026.
Spring Luncheons - Spring 2027: Curate and manage the department's
Spring Luncheon series for Spring 2027.
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Visiting Lecturer is expected to:
Attend departmental meetings, faculty orientations, and university-required
training sessions.
Maintain regular student office hours and be available for academic
advising related to assigned courses.
Collaborate with departmental faculty and staff to support the academic
and professional development goals of the Hospitality and Tourism
Management program.
Adhere to all UMES academic policies, professional conduct standards, and
applicable university regulations.
Qualifications:
Earned master's degree in hospitality and tourism or business management
discipline. Full consideration will be given to business degrees with
significant culinary certificates and culinary teaching experience.
Competitiveness will be heightened with knowledge of and/or experience in
the hospitality/tourism environment and hospitality technology.
Demonstrate working with others and collegiality.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must have strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Must have knowledge of the hospitality industry.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands:
May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
May require lifting.
Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.Additional Job DetailsDepartmentUMES-BNTC-Hospitality & Tourism ManagementWorker Sub-Type Faculty RegularSalary Range$60,000 - $70,000EEO Statement

UMESis an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.