Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (www.cfs,purdue.edu/HTM) at Purdue
University (www.purdue.edu) is seeking a Department Head to provide leadership for a group of 28
multi-talented and diverse faculty and other professionals toward a common goal of excellence in
discovery, learning, and engagement. The Department’s graduate and undergraduate programs include
concentrations in foodservice, lodging, and tourism management. The Graduate Program offers researchbased programs that lead to a M.S. or Ph.D. Programs in the department have earned significant national
and international recognition. The mission of the department is focused on developing future leaders for
hospitality and tourism through rigorous learning programs, innovative and diverse engagement activities
and cutting edge research. Hospitality and Tourism Management, with approximately 550 undergraduate
and 50 graduate students, is one of four departments in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences
(www.cfs.purdue.edu)
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have an earned doctorate, a distinguished record of significant research, professional
service, and effective teaching. In order to achieve the goals of HTM industry experience is a vital part of
a portfolio of accomplishments. The candidate should have demonstrated effective leadership including
but not limited to vision for hospitality education, the ability to influence others, strong communication,
administrative and interpersonal skills, and a strong interest (and effectiveness) in corporate and alumni
development. The candidate must currently hold the rank of full professor and/or have the credentials
appropriate for rank of full professor at Purdue University.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT TERMS
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Purdue offers an excellent benefits
package including TIAA/CREF retirement plan. The Department Head appointment is a twelve-month
position. The preferred start date is July 1, 2009.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Initial screening will begin November 1, 2008 with interviews and/or campus visits beginning
after January 1. The process will continue until a successful candidate is identified. Applicants should email a letter of application, vita, and contact information for three professional references to:
Gloria Mills gamills@purdue.edu
Search Committee
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059
We encourage questions and/or concerns at any point. Please feel free to contact search committee
chairs Dr. Diane Dennis at Diane@purdue.edu or Dr. Richard Feinberg at xdj1@purdue.edu
Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
THE DEPARTMENT
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/HTM
Hospitality and Tourism Management has 17 faculty and professionals engaged in teaching,
research, and extension in programs of foodservice, lodging, and tourism management. The
department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Currently about 550 undergraduate students
and 50 graduate students are enrolled in this diverse department. There is opportunity for
faculty, professional staff, and students to participate in international programs. Two centers and
a research laboratory are housed within the department. The Purdue Tourism and Hospitality
Research Center is a major provider of research and consulting services to rural communities,
non-profit, and private sector organizations in the United States. In addition it provides service to
a wide range of national and international clients. The Center for the Study of Lodging
Operations serves the hotel industry and related organization by providing up to date and timely
information as well as quality research related to lodging operations of all types. The Arthur Avery
Foodservice Research Laboratory is dedicated to provide the industry with research in the areas of
equipment, design and engineering, sanitation, and product testing/development.
The Department recently announced the “birth” of “Marriot Hall” a new state of the art facility for
teaching and research facility http://news.uns.purdue.edu/x/2007b/071030CelMarriott.html.
THE SCHOOL
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu
The College of Consumer and Family, enrolling over 1,800 undergraduate and 175 graduate
students, is one of 10 schools that comprise Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. The
college is one of the largest and most respected colleges of its kind in the nation. In addition to
the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management the college includes the Departments of
Child Development and Family Studies, Consumer Sciences and Retailing, and Foods and
Nutrition.
THE UNIVERSITY
http://www.purdue.edu
Purdue University ranks among the 25 largest colleges and university in the nation. During its
132 years, the Land Grant University has grown from 39 students to more than 66,000 on five
campuses and nine statewide technology sites. Over 38,000 students are enrolled at the West
Lafayette campus. The campus is located on 1,565 acres and includes 17 libraries, a 6,000-seat
music hall, excellent conference facilities, Big 10 intercollegiate athletic facilities, a recreational
sports center, two 18-hole golf courses, a new aquatic center, and an airport.
Diversity and opportunity are characteristics of the University. Students represent all 50 states
and many foreign countries. Among Purdue’s 300,000 alumni are Nobel Prize winners,
astronauts, U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture, literacy figures, journalists, and college and
corporation presidents.
To get a quick “facts and figures” overview of this great university visit
http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/about/facts_figures.html
To learn more about Purdue University’s strategic plan, visit
http://www.purdue.edu/strategic_plan/
THE COMMUNITY
http://www.lafayette-in.com/.
Purdue University is located in a growing metropolitan center in northwestern Indiana. Greater
Lafayette is situated on the Wabash River 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 126 miles
southeast of Chicago. The population of the Greater Lafayette area exceeds 155,000. The
community – easily accessible by interstate, bus, train, and air service – offers excellent schools,
cultural and sports programs, recreation facilities, and 1,600 acres of public parks.
Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.