Hospitality Faculty Coordinator
Job Title: Hospitality Faculty Coordinator
Location: Sheridan, WY
Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
The Hospitality Faculty Coordinator position is a teaching administrative position for Sheridan College. This position will be responsible for providing teaching, leadership, direction, and coordination for the hospitality programs within the institution. The faculty coordinator will be involved in teaching, advising students, and promoting the program to prospective students. This role also involves managing faculty, developing curriculum, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance the educational experience for students. The faculty coordinator will play an active role in growing the department programs with a focus on developing partnerships with high school and industry constituents and credit for prior learning opportunities for non-traditional learners. This is an on-campus position with some travel responsibilities.
The Hospitality and Tourism programs are intended to provide training and employment opportunities to students who wish to seek entry-level management and supervisory careers in restaurants, food service, motels, resorts, agritourism businesses, event planning, and others within the hospitality and tourism industry. Students in the program can earn a one-year Certificate or two-year Hospitality and Tourism Management AAS degree. Sheridan College currently offers four (4) certificate pathways: Agritourism, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Foundations, Event Planning, and Hospitality and Tourism Leadership.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead hospitality educational programs, influencing both educational outcomes and industry collaboration. This position requires a blend of strategic foresight, operational expertise, and a passion for supporting students. If you are energic, self-driven, looking to make a significant impact in the hospitality sector, thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment, passionate about education, collaboration, and preparing students for successful careers, we invite you to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach and facilitate learning, includes duties associated with:
• teaching courses within discipline and in a variety of teaching formats
• curriculum and program review and development
• assessment of student learning at the course, program, and institutional levels
• advising and mentoring student
Administration and supervision of hospitality programs, includes duties associated with:
• supervision of faculty and staff
• budgeting and grant development
• committee work
• recruiting and industry engagement, experiential learning and credit for prior learning with student-industry partners
• other institutional responsibilities as assigned
Typical duties of this position are listed below:
• Teaching:
o Teach courses within the hospitality programs.
o Develop course materials and assessments.
o Utilize innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning.
o Prepare and implement lesson plans and activities, adjusting instruction to accommodate different student needs and remote delivery, when needed.
o Address challenges to delivering educational opportunities remotely, when required, using technology or alternative means of instruction.
• Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance:
o Complete annual program review.
o Lead the design, development, and revision of the hospitality curriculum.
o Ensure the curriculum is aligned with industry standards and trends.
o Integrate experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and practicums.
o Monitor and assess program effectiveness and student outcomes.
o Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement.
o Prepare and submit reports to institutional and accrediting bodies.
o Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay current in the field.
• Student Engagement, Success and Support:
o Advise and mentor students within the program.
o Assist in the recruitment and retention of students.
o Organize and participate in student orientation, events, and activities.
o Develop initiatives to welcome and support all learners within the programs.
o Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and skill development.
• Faculty Coordination:
o Recruit, hire, and evaluate faculty members.
o Schedule faculty assignments and manage workload distribution.
o Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Program Management:
o Oversee the daily operations of the hospitality program.
o Develop and implement program policies and procedures.
o Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and institutional goals.
• Industry Collaboration:
o Establish and maintain partnerships with hospitality industry and education stakeholders.
o Facilitate guest lectures, workshops, and networking events.
o Coordinate internship and job placement opportunities for students and supervise students working under these agreements.
o Actively promote, coordinate curriculum, and provide support services to Wyoming high schools for both concurrent and dual enrollment.
o Develop and implement a Credit for Prior Learning – Industry Education outline for the Hospitality/Tourism programs.
o Facilitate credit for learning opportunities for students working within the industry and for businesses providing training.
• Administrative Duties:
o Prepare and manage the program budget.
o Participate in departmental and institutional meetings and events as required.
o Represent the program at local, regional, and national conferences.
o Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to promote hospitality programs and recruit prospective students and industry partners.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of industry standards and workforce trends in hospitality.
• Excellent communication, leadership, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience in budget management, strategic planning, and project management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Passion for student engagement and learning.
• Ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities and ages.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work Schedule:
• Must be available to teach, attend meetings, and oversee course/training schedules, typically requiring some evenings and/or weekends as scheduled.
• Some travel will be required
Work Environment:
• Work will primarily be in office, classrooms and teaching kitchens equipped with advanced hospitality equipment.
• May need to operate standard culinary and hospitality sales equipment.
• May work in environments with moderate noise.
Physical Requirements:
• Requires standing for several hours at a time and frequent bending and twisting motions.
• Vision: Close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess physical ability to perform the typical duties of a hospitality worker: kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility includes:
Faculty Coordinator will be assigned to manage projects, people and programs. Supervision and management of hospitality related educational programs, teaching professionals, and facilities, to include, but is not limited to the following programs:
• Culinary Arts
• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Related programs
Minimum Qualifications including education, experience, required licensures, certifications, and registrations:
• Associates degree (or higher degree) in Hospitality related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 6 years of hospitality experience, with at least 3 years of management experience.
• Preference for applicants with TIPS Trainer, Certified Restaurant Server, Certified Hospitality Educator, Certified Food and Beverage Executive or willingness to secure credentials.
• Valid driver’s license, must show proof of insurance, and have reliable personal transportation capable of out-of-district travel
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
For more information or to apply visit https://jobs.sheridan.edu/postings/4000
