Department Head and Mary L. Vanier Endowed Professor Hospitality Management Campus: Manhattan Starting date: January 1, 2017 preferred; July 1, 2017 (negotiable) Job Summary: The Department of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Ecology at Kansas State University is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as Department Head and Mary L. Vanier Endowed Professor. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership for a dynamic group of faculty engaged in teaching, research, and service. Qualifications: Required: Doctorate in hospitality management or related field Rank of tenured associate professor or professor with outstanding record of teaching, research, and service accomplishments Strategic leadership abilities and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills supporting effective interaction with stakeholders Preferred: Record of research, teaching, and service achievements commensurate with rank of professor at K-State Competence in fiscal management and fund acquisition to support research and program growth Managerial experience in the hospitality industry Experience developing and sustaining industry relationships Appointment: 12-month position with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pending approval of University Provost, the appointment will include the Mary L. Vanier Endowed Professorship in Human Ecology. How to Apply: To assure full consideration, please upload a cover letter addressing qualifications, leadership style, and ability to meet responsibilities of the position; curriculum vita; and contact information for five persons from whom letters of reference may be requested to http://careers.k-state.edu. The search is confidential and references will be contacted after initial screening and after candidate has given permission. Review of applications will begin in October 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Information: Please contact the search committee chair with any questions: Dr. Michelle Toews (mltoews@ksu.edu or 785-532-1552). Visit the following websites for more information: Department of Hospitality Management (http://www.he.k-state.edu/hm/) College of Human Ecology (http://www.he.k-state.edu/) Kansas State University (http://www.k-state.edu/) Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check required. Responsibilities: Provide leadership for planning and implementing the department’s new strategic mission and vision; position the department for substantial growth over the next five years; facilitate the work of faculty engaged in teaching, research, service, and outreach; administer departmental resources including recruitment and evaluation of personnel, budget preparation and management; acquire/upgrade facilities and technology for teaching and research; enhance and develop partnerships with and obtain funding from business, industry, government, alumni, and professional organizations; and support international and experiential learning opportunities. Department Information: Ranked among the 20 best hospitality programs in the U.S., the Department of Hospitality Management is the only program in Kansas that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in hospitality management and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration. Currently staffed by six fulltime faculty members, the department cooperates with hospitality organizations and other entities to provide hands-on experience for approximately 250 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. Faculty also collaborate with researchers in business, agriculture, food science, KSU Research & Extension, psychology, and other disciplines in dynamic and innovative research ventures. A developing partnership between the department and Kansas State University Olathe will bring more than six decades worth of hospitality management training and education to the Greater Kansas City area. College Information: The College is committed to the advancement, application, and dissemination of knowledge about the human needs of individuals, families, and communities. The College consists of four departments, one school, eight centers, three institutes, and one museum and has enrollment of over 2,500 students. University Information: Kansas State University is a land grant institution recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the United States, ranking #4 in the nation for happiest students, #5 for best-run, and #6 for best quality of life; US News and World Report lists the university among the top public universities in the United States; and ranked #2 top university to work for in 2015 according to Forbes. Kansas State University is implementing an aggressive plan to become a top 50 public research university by 2025.