Hospitality and Tourism Management

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Hospitality and Tourism Management Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 296F0065 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Agency/Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington - 191 Hiring Range $60,000-$80,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

As required by the position

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas

VHCC seeks a dynamic, full‑time faculty member to provide academic leadership and deliver high‑quality instruction for a newly launched Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program. This inaugural hire will play a critical role in shaping the curriculum, establishing industry‑aligned learning outcomes, and fostering experiential and applied learning opportunities. The successful candidate will teach courses in hospitality and tourism management, mentor students, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in departmental and institutional service, and supporting recruitment and accreditation efforts. This position is ideal for an innovative educator with industry experience who is passionate about building a forward‑looking academic program that prepares graduates for leadership in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach day, evening, seated, hybrid, and/or virtual courses;
• Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program and those students interested in related career paths;
• Serve as a champion for recruiting and retaining students in the program;
• Serve as Hospitality and Tourism Management program chair;
• Engage in appropriate program assessment processes and strategies;
• Actively employ effective student success strategies;
• Integrate instructional technology in courses and the curriculum as appropriate;
• Develop new courses as necessary;
• Establish and assess student outcomes and participate in Institutional Effectiveness initiatives to include assessment and program reviews;
• Record and report data as needed for potential grant funding;
• Provide leadership and service on college committees;
• Advance the college mission through involvement in college, community and professional activities that enhance the college and impact student development;
• Teach other courses matching qualifications and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Rank and Salary: Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience.

Position Available: August 16, 2026. This is a full-time nine-month teaching position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Required

• Earned bachelor's degree in hospitality management, tourism management, business, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of five years' relevant professional experience in the hospitality and/or tourism industry, with the ability to integrate practical, real‑world perspectives into coursework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends, best practices, and emerging issues in hospitality and tourism management.
• Experience building relationships with local restaurants, resorts, hotels, economic development organizations, and other hospitality/tourism employers in the region.
• Demonstrated teaching or training experience with adult learners or strong potential for effective teaching in higher education.
• Expressed willingness to develop and teach courses in-person and via distance learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college.

Additional Considerations

Preferred

• Earned master's degree or higher in hospitality management, tourism management, business, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience developing and delivering curriculum aligned with program outcomes and industry standards.
• Experience using an array of instructional technologies.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Will be required to travel as needed by the position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1982P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Job Close Date 07/03/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.vhcc.edu Contact Name Tiffany VanBuren Email tvanburen@vhcc.edu Phone Number 276-739-2425 Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Process:

The below items must be submitted to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest addressing how the candidate's experience and credentials satisfy the required qualifications for this position;
• Updated resume or CV;
• A fully completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the Recruitment Management System;
• Names of three professional references with current job titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers;
• Complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts.
• Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Additional Information

To be considered in the initial screening, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on June 26, 2026. Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the Recruitment Management System. Resume, letter of interest, references and copies of ALL college transcripts must be attached to online application. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. If you are having difficulty attaching documents, please call Human Resources at 276-739-2425. If the file size of the attached documents is too large, the system will not allow you to upload the documents. You will need to reduce the file size or reduce the resolution. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97290

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3