Assistant Professor – Tourism and Events Management (TEM) Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Assistant Professor – Tourism and Events Management (TEM)
Clemson University
in Clemson, SC

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/18/2025

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Tourism; +1 Recreation and Leisure Studies Assistant Professor – Tourism and Events Management (TEM)

Clemson University:

College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences:

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Location:

Lehotsky 263 PRTM

Open Date:

Jun 18, 2025 Description
Clemson University’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) seeks applicants for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Tourism and Events Management (TEM). This position is available starting in August 2025 and is located on the campus of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. We seek a faculty member who will continue TEM’s excellence in research and teaching and contribute to further growth and development of our field. Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research interests and experience in one or more of the following TEM areas: special event management, sport tourism and events, community tourism development, and international tourism and events. The successful candidate must have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Tourism and Events Management emphasis area. The ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses online is also an asset. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with faculty across the PRTM department, College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, and broader university, conduct relevant research and publish frequently in scholarly journals, seek and secure external funding, contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, explore opportunities for program development, advise and mentor graduate students through theses and dissertations, engage in departmental, college, and University service, and carry out other departmental duties as required. Further information about PRTM and the TEM program is available at the PRTM website. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Earned doctorate in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management or related field Evidence of an established or emerging area of research related to tourism and event management Evidence of the ability to teach at the university level, including online (synchronous and asynchronous) Evidence of related experience in the tourism and events field Experience serving diverse audiences and awareness of student engagement Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately with a full consideration date of 7/1/25. To apply, please follow this link :https://apply.interfolio.com/169236 and upload the following items: Cover letter addressing the specified position expectations and qualifications outlined above The names and contact information of three references; and Curriculum vitae If you have questions, please contact: Dr. Bob Barcelona, Department Chair, at rbj@clemson.edu. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169236 Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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