Professor of the Practice in Food & Beverage Management Job at The University Of Denver (Denver)

Job Description

The Endowed Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice will join the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management. The position will have responsibility for teaching, service and some administrative responsibilities associated with the school’s beverage courses. We are open to applicants with a variety of perspectives and teaching approaches, though our need is specifically in the beverage space. We have a strong preference for candidates interested in teaching wine, spirits and beer-related courses, including from a managerial perspective.

Job Responsibility

Teaching eight courses during the academic year, which may include fall, winter, and/or spring quarters
Teaching undergraduate courses in and outside of the hospitality major using traditional, hybrid, and online delivery methods
Teaching responsibilities may involve day, night, and weekend classes
Participate in the academic life of the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management and the Daniels College of Business
Participate in the academic life of the Fritz Knoebel School and the Daniels College of Business, including attendance at faculty meetings, participation in assurance of learning, curriculum development, and Fritz Knoebel School community activities
Engage with the professional food and beverage community in Denver via industry organizations

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in business, viticulture, viniculture or a related area
Level III certification in wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or equivalent
A minimum of eight years of experience in some combination of viticulture, viniculture, beverage management and/or professional sales
Expertise, achievements, and reputations developed over a sustained period of time that qualify them to be distinguished professionals in an area of practice
Demonstrated potential for strong performance in teaching, service and industry engagement as defined under Essential Functions
Demonstrated experience interacting with inclusive communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage student populations
Teaching experience at the college/university level in the food and beverage area, with excellent teaching evaluations
Strong English communication skills (written and oral)

Nice to have

A Master degree in business, viticulture, viniculture or a related field
Wine certification at a comparable level to WSET’s Master of Wine
A minimum of ten years of experience in some combination of viticulture, viniculture, beverage management and/or professional sales
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives
Demonstrated experience engaging inclusive populations and students with different learning styles

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