Associate Professor, Hospitality & Tourism Management Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Associate Professor, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
in Conway, SC

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Full-Time

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05/22/2025

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Hotel and Restaurant Management Job Description:

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two -year community/technical college that offers more than 75 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is seeking candidates for an Associate Professor, Hospitality & Tourism Management. The selected candidate is responsible for, but not limited to, preparation and instruction of classroom materials using multiple teaching methods to include technology, and to assist in evaluating student achievement of learning outcomes relating to a variety of hospitality management courses with emphasis on Hotel and Tourism Management. Immediate need is for a full-time faculty member to work with the Executive Director of the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach to teach, lead & grow the Hospitality and Tourism associates degree program. Duties the incumbent must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, include the following:
Provides instruction in hospitality management and tourism curriculum courses in person and online formats.
Provide strong recruitment and retention efforts to attract new students into the Hospitality & Tourism Program.
Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and professional engagement in the hospitality sector.
Experience with or willingness to engage in program development, curriculum design, and academic leadership.
Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
Demonstrates and facilitates diversity awareness and sensitivity;
Adheres to College and departmental policies, standards and procedures;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

Advertised Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism Management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate (Ph.D.) or terminal degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism Management,
Leadership experience in higher education or industry, such as department chair, or senior management role in the hospitality sector.
Experience developing and launching new academic programs, particularly in hospitality management or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding, such as research grants, industry sponsorships, or philanthropic support.
Experience in curriculum innovation, incorporating experiential learning, case-based teaching, and technology-driven approaches to hospitality education.
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Applicants:

Submit online application via: www.hgtc.edu/hr attaching resume, unofficial transcripts and certifications. Our sincere commitment to both effective business management and equitable treatment of our employees requires that we present this Policy Statement as an embodiment of that commitment to the fullest. Horry Georgetown Technical College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, certain legally defined physical or mental disabilities or political affiliation. Employees are our most valuable resource and our policy is that equal employment opportunity be provided to all present and prospective employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, certain legally defined physical or mental disabilities, or political affiliation. This policy applies to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, classification compensation, benefits, promotion, transfers, layoffs, recall from layoffs and education, social, or recreational programs of the College. The College has developed an Affirmative Action Plan to help us achieve our goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Members of our Board have reviewed the Plan and are committed to implementing the goals and timetables established in the Plan. Jackie Barrett, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Employee Relations, will have overall responsibility for implementation of our Affirmative Action Plan. These responsibilities include the development of specific goals and timetables, reporting progress to the President, and upon request, reporting to the President’s Cabinet, Area Commission, Access/Equity and Opportunity Advisory Council and other identified internal and/or external groups. The Affirmative Action Program is a temporary measure and will remain in effect until our goals are achieved. We expect the full cooperation of all employees of Horry Georgetown Technical College in the implementation of this program. Employee and applicant inquiries concerning the federal laws and their application to the College may be directed to the

College’s Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer:

Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Employee Relations, Jackie Barrett, P.O. Box 261966, 2050 Hwy. 501 East, Conway, SC 29528, phone (843) 349-5212, who also serves as the College’s Section 504, Title II and Title IX Coordinator for Employees and Applicants.
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