Lecturer - Events Management Job Opening

The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management at Iowa State University invites applications for a Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position.

Position responsibilities include undergraduate teaching, in a class to be determined based upon need. Teaching Professors will teach a variety of event management classes.

Required Education and Experience

A Master’s degree earned by the start date;

At least one degree earned must be in Event Management or a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

Management experience in events management;

Teaching experience in events management, or related field, at the college level.

Required Licensure(s)/Certification(s) Preferred Licensure(s)/Certification(s) Department/Program & College Description

The Events Management Program at Iowa State University (ISU) is recognized as the leading events management program in the U.S. Midwest region. Faculty and students are well represented at major international conferences. There are currently close to 400 undergraduate majors, served by two advisors, three tenure-track faculty, and two lecturers. In addition, the hospitality management team works with the faculty and students of the Events Management Program. There is a strong working relationship with university-based entities, such as ISU Dining, the Alumni Association, ISU Athletics, the Iowa State Center, and the Memorial Union.

About Iowa State University and the Ames Community

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 34,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff.

Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community.

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.

Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented populations, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

All employees are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within the program, the department, college, university activities, collegial interactions, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Department Contact Name Eulanda Sanders Department Contact Phone Department Contact Email [email protected] Department/Unit Website Location (if other than Ames) Additional Information

The appointments may be Full Time or Part Time depending on need.

The University is in the process of implementing a policy change to allow academic departments to offer rank within a “Teaching Professor” track. The impending change is expected to be completed by Fall 2019. Any faculty member hired through this posting may be assigned the new title/rank upon the employment start date (and after the initial offer), commensurate with qualifications required for the rank as of August 2019.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply to this job” 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) Optional – Syllabus for a Class You Have Taught (minimum of one course)– Please attach as “Other Document(s) 1.”

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Guaranteed Consideration Date 06/11/2019 Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Quick Link http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/41004 EO Statement

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 [email protected].