The Division of Social Sciences at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer of Hospitality and Tourism beginning in August 2026. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and previous teaching experience is preferred. An M.A. or Ph.D. in Hospitality, Tourism, or a closely related field is required; ABD in the final stages of completion will also be considered. Â
Preference is given to applicants with a specialty in hospitality and sustainable tourism but applicants with specialties in other related areas such as business management are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the hospitality program (e.g., introduction to hospitality, hospitality marketing, management and operation, and event management), as well as courses in either sustainable tourism (sustainable tourism, development, and local culture) or business management (principles of management, professional development) depending on the expertise of the selected candidate. The candidate will also assume responsibility for directing undergraduate senior research projects. Interdisciplinary approaches are welcome.
Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for its strong liberal arts core program, undergraduate research requirement and emphasis on career preparation. The Hospitality and Regional Identity and Outdoor Studies and Tourism programs are situated in the rapidly growing tourism industry in Blount County, Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and their environs, and make extensive practical use of these areas. The new faculty member in Hospitality and Tourism will work with colleagues in Business, Outdoor Studies, Appalachian Studies and other programs. The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice.
Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The College is also an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Its historic, 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest.
Review of applications will begin on December 10 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Professor Sharon May, Chair, Social Sciences Division; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, the applicant should submit three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) to  HospitalitySearch@maryvillecollege.edu .
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enrich the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.
