Director School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Merging with Sport & Entertainment Management Program (Finance)

This position offers an exciting opportunity to guide the expanded school's growth and success while enhancing the global reputation of its programs. Reporting to the Dean of the Muma College of Business, the Director will work to elevate the school's presence in the Tampa Bay area and beyond, leading the school's research, teaching, and outreach initiatives across USF's three campuses. The school director will foster a vibrant, collaborative environment within the unit and across schools to facilitate student success, drive excellence in faculty research, and build partnerships with the business community.

We encourage candidates from both the hospitality & tourism management and sport & entertainment management disciplines to apply. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and strong academic credentials, ideally that meet the standards for appointment as full professor with tenure at USF.

Ranked #12 in the nation among university Hospitality and Tourism programs, The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) at USF provides an intellectual, collaborative, ethical, and welcoming learning environment for students pursuing leadership positions in hospitality and tourism throughout the world. SHTM offers a hospitality degree at all three USF campuses (Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee). This includes undergraduate and Master's degree programs in Hospitality Management along with an undergraduate minor and two certificate programs in event management and beverage management. SHTM leverages deep relationships with the business community, including McKibbon Hospitality (with a portfolio of over 100 hotels across 20 premier brands, plus several restaurants) and Mainsail Lodging & Development (specializing in upscale lifestyle hotels and resorts), among others.

The Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program (VSEM) ranks #4 in the world and #1 in Florida among sport and entertainment management programs. Students in this two-year Tampa-based graduate program earn both an MBA in Sport Business and an M.S. in Sport & Entertainment Management, while achieving nearly a 100% placement rate post-graduation. Undergraduate students may pursue a minor in sport and entertainment management. VSEM enjoys strong partnerships with major sports and entertainment properties in the region, e.g., Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Fanatics, and Seminole Hard Rock Casino.Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. with a major or concentration in hospitality & tourism management, sport & entertainment management, or a related field from an accredited university before the start of employment

Strong academic credentials that meet the standards for tenure at USF

Primary Considerations:

Evidence of excellent leadership skills.

Ability to develop and lead the implementation of strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with other stakeholders to support the institution's vision and mission.

Demonstrated appreciation for the nuances of guiding an academic enterprise.

Evidence of competencies that would enable the candidate to successfully execute the various job responsibilities as outlined on the Muma COB School Directors' Responsibilities document.

Evidence of fundraising accomplishment and developing corporate and community relationships.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .The Director will be responsible for the school's strategic and tactical planning, hiring, leadership, evaluation, and development of faculty, budget management, program development, course scheduling, accreditation standard maintenance, external fund raising, and securing corporate relationships to support the school's growth and vitality. The programs are represented on Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses.