Assistant Professor - Hospitality Management (Data Analytics) (Finance)

Department: Global Hospitality Leadership Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership has an opening for an Assistant Professor with expertise in Data Analytics and/or Project Management.

The University of Houston is a major, public, comprehensive research university situated in the fourth largest city in the United States. The College is one of the world's leading hospitality and tourism programs in the world. It is located in a world-class facility that contains extensive laboratory facilities, a library, a convention space, and a hotel.

Qualifications
• This position requires a doctorate in hospitality or a related field.
• Research must focus on data analytics and be applicable to the hospitality industry.
• Candidates must have demonstrated ability to conduct both practical and academic research.
• Candidates must have prior teaching experience at the post-secondary university level.
o Preference will be given to candidates with extensive online teaching experience (asynchronous and synchronous).
o Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience teaching executive education.
• Management experience within the hotel/tourism industry is required.
o Preference will be given to candidates with extensive industry experience

Responsibilities
• Teach data analytics/project management related courses at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels.
• Use innovative teaching methodologies and technology in the classroom.
• Supervise Masters, PhD, and DGHL (Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership, our online executive doctoral program) students.
• Publish in top-tier hospitality and tourism journals.
• Conduct industry projects.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Attend College and University meetings and events.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

The College seeks to identify successful candidates with solid research and teaching skills. A candidate should identify their research and teaching areas in a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a copy of a recent publication if available. Applications and nominations for these positions will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on Oct. 27, 2025. Please apply directly at Prospective Faculty | Office of the Provost | University of Houston .

We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.