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Visiting Instructor - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Job no: 536247
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Business
Department: Hospitality and Tourism
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Job Description
The Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) in the R. B. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, academic year, Visiting Instructor to begin August 2026. This is a one-year visiting instructor position, renewable based on funding with no aspects of tenure.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality instruction at the undergraduate level, and participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Responsibilities include:
• Teach four 3-credit hour courses per semester in the areas of intro to hospitality career, hospitality sales, meetings and conventions, and other courses depending on departmental needs.
• Support the strategic growth and visibility of the department's academic programs and initiatives.
• Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Department curriculum.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the department.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service and governance (as needed).
• Support the strategic growth and visibility of the department's academic programs and initiatives.
• In person classroom teaching and office hours outside of classroom teaching are expected.
About the Department:
The HTM program prepares in-demand graduates for exciting management positions in the global hospitality and tourism industry. Students obtain hands-on experience through internships, field studies, experienced faculty, and frequent interaction with industry experts. In addition to gaining a broad business education, HTM specialized courses are available in event management, hospitality finance, catering and restaurant management, tourism destination management, franchising, revenue management, international business, data analytics and security, and lodging operations. Students develop a variety of skills, including market analysis, real-time decision making, leadership, and communication. Opportunities exist to double major with other business majors as well as real estate.
Career Options:
Hotel Real Estate and Finance Analyst
Hospitality or Tourism Digital Marketing Specialist
Event and Experience Designer and Producer
Hotel Operations Manager
High-end Restaurant Owner/Manager
Cruise Industry Executive
Hospitality Data Analytics Specialist
Meeting and Convention Sales
Tourism Attraction Entrepreneur
Required Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree in hospitality and tourism management or related field is required. Demonstrated record or potential for teaching a broad range of topics in the HTM undergraduate curriculum.
Ability to contribute to a collegial classroom and work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience and networks in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
Faculty Hours
Review Date
05/08/2026
Additional Information
Expectation of in-person teaching.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Reed Clayton at reed2@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: April 23, 2026
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