Director, Associate/Full Professor, Center for Sustainable Tourism

Arizona State University

The School of Community Resources & Development in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is seeking (one) full-time, benefits-eligible, 9-month associate or full professor with summer administrative responsibilities to serve as director for the Center for Sustainable Tourism. This is a tenured position and requires the candidate to provide evidence of scholarly contributions as well as fulfill all other tenure requirements at ASU. Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the center, and engaging in cross-disciplinary collaborative projects with outside organizations as well as other ASU/school entities in support of the college’s vision. Expertise in tourism/recreation management, economics, geography, community development, economic development, planning, or a closely related area is desired. The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

School Information

The School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD) is one of the four schools in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, a vibrant community of scholars actively committed to excellence in education and innovative responses to collective problems. In Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism, SCRD is ranked #7 in the world and #2 in the US according to the Center for World University Rankings. Its mission is to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities. In addition to our downtown Phoenix campus and online programs, the School has over 1,000 students currently enrolled at our campus in Haikou, Hainan, China.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

The School of Community Resources and Development actively seeks and supports a culturally diverse faculty and student body. We seek applicants and nominations from those who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our School, and indeed the entirety of our University, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of our state, to maintain excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. ASU is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by law.

 

Job Responsibilities

This position requires the director to develop, facilitate and implement strategies that lead to the creation of cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary research related to sustainable tourism. The director manages the center operations by augmenting the capacity of faculty members affiliated with the center, as well as enhancing networks between the center and local, national and international industry partners.  The director is also responsible for the expansion of externally (e.g., federal, foundations, private, etc) funded research opportunities and the facilitation of center-funded research positions for high-caliber postdoctoral candidates and graduate students.  Operational tasks encompass overseeing CST budgeting and financial reporting as well as communicating impact to School and College leadership.  As a tenured research faculty, the director maintains a strategic production of cross-disciplinary collaborative research and scholarship. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor graduate and undergrad students.  Excellent in-class or online instruction delivery is expected. Course assignments will be determined in conjunction with the school director and the dean. The faculty member will also participate in service activities for the school, college, university and community. The appointment will begin July 1, 2022 with a one-week orientation at ASU in mid-August 2022.

 

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in tourism/recreation management, economics, geography, environmental studies, community development, economic development, planning or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment
• Meet the academic requirements for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure
• Proven record of seeking, writing, securing, and managing substantive external grants and contracts
• Demonstrated engagement in a strong program of research and scholarship in tourism studies, community development, economic development or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally-diverse populations

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of visionary thinking and strategic leadership
• Evidence of ability to identify models for effective partnerships between universities, industries, local/global government agencies, and communities
• Evidence of ability to work with internal and external stakeholders such as faculty, students, staff and senior level administrators to maintain a collaborative environment
• Evidence of ability to organize high professional caliber think tanks as well as establish a mutually beneficial model for visiting scholars/professors and postdocs
• Evidence of ability to fulfill administrative duties and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated participation in collaborative and cross-disciplinary partnerships in research and scholarship
• Demonstrated ability to engage in industry and community outreach initiatives and collaboration at the local, national and/or international level

Application Procedure

To apply, visit https://publicservice.asu.edu/content/jobs and upload your application materials as one combined PDF document which includes the following:

 

1. A letter of application in which you describe your fit to the position relative to the qualifications listed in this advertisement, including scholarly program and publications
2. A complete curriculum vitae
3. A statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to social justice, diversity, equity and/or inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence (max 2 single-spaced pages). Please also be sure include your vision for the center which is aligned with the school, the college and ASU as the New American University
4. The names and contact information of three professional references (name, title, affiliation, phone number, email address). Please note that references are not contacted until a candidate is identified as a finalist for the position and the candidate is notified they are a finalist.

The initial application deadline is November 8, 2021 at 3:00p.m. Arizona Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Please feel free to contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kelly Bricker (kelly.bricker@asu.edu) with any questions.

The Watts College of Public Services and Community Solutions has a student body of over 7,122 undergraduate and graduate students, with over 57 percent students of color.  We are fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, and reference checks. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

About ASU

Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university named #1 in the United States for Innovation for the seventh consecutive year, ahead of MIT (3) and Stanford (7), according to US News and World Reports. We measure our success not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities we serve.

 

ASU’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is home to ASU’s most diverse student body, with the highest percentage of minorities, transfer and working students – and the largest community of first-generation college students. Among our students are nearly 300 veterans and international students from 59 countries.

We are also committed to advancing anti-racist policies and practices as described in a recent statement by President Crow in support of our Black students, faculty, and staff (available online at: https://president.asu.edu/statements/asus-commitment-to-black-students-faculty-and-staff ).

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For complete statements on ASU’s non- discrimination policies, please refer to: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleI X/. The School of Community Resources and Development actively encourages diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.