Iowa State University

Assistant Teaching Professor in Beverage Management

Company: 

Iowa State University

Location: 

Ames, 
IA 
50012 
US

Job Description:

Position Title:Assistant Teaching Professor in Beverage Management

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management (AESHM) in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a 9-month term faculty position (non-tenure track) at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to oversee, teach, and direct the beverage management course offerings and serve as an expert in many of the following areas: wine, spirits, beer, and mixology. Initial appointment length is one year. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Coordinate logistics related to offering beverage management courses (i.e. purchasing, receiving, and coordinating undergraduate teaching assistants)

+ Teach highly experiential and large undergraduate courses in wine, beer, spirits, mixology, beverage management, and other related areas as needed in a lecture/lab with a tasting format

+ Ensure alignment between products being purchased and tasted with teaching objectives

+ Support faculty and students in beverage management-related issues

+ Work collaboratively with the hospitality management program to grow and adjust beverage management course offerings to ensure alignment with the needs of industry and student demand.

+ Serve as liaison between the hospitality management program and the beverage management industry

+ Be involved with curriculum, serve on committees, and assume other responsibilities normally associated with an assistant teaching professor

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree

At least one degree in hospitality management or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the beverage management industry

Certifications relevant to the beverage industry

Prior teaching experience at the university/college level

Prior teaching, training and/or workshop instruction experience in beverages

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management is one of five academic units in the College of Human Sciences and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Iowa State University’s Beverage Management courses are offered by the Hospitality Management program.

Hospitality Management Program: https://aeshm.hs.iastate.edu/find-your-major/hospitality-management/

Department Unit/Website: https://aeshm.hs.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Teaching Philosophy Statement

For guaranteed consideration, please apply by October 27, 2024.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Thomas Schrier at schriert@iastate.edu.

Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: September 19, 2024

Posting Close Date:October 27, 2024

Job Requisition Number:R15536

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university’s Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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