The School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University invites applications for (one) full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Tourism Development and Management. This position will be based in the Hainan University-Arizona State University Joint International Tourism College (HAITC), a joint partnership between Hainan University and Arizona State University. This position will be permanently located in Haikou, Hainan, China.  Geographically, Hainan is a sub-tropical and tropical island with beautiful beaches and tropical forests. It is often called the Hawaii of China.

School Information

The School of Community Resources and Development is one of four schools in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, a vibrant community of active scholars committed to excellence in education and innovative responses to collective problems. SCRD is ranked #7 in the world and #2 in the U.S. for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism according to the Center for World University Rankings. The mission of SCRD is to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities.

Hainan University is a comprehensive provincial university in Haikou, Hainan. It is one of the “211 Project” key universities. HAITC is an innovative joint college and the first domestic Sino-foreign cooperative tourism institution approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Currently offering three dual degree programs, the college began in Fall 2017 and now hosts over 1000 undergraduate students. In addition to undergraduate students, HAITC is launching two Master’s degree programs in Fall 2022. Courses are taught by both HNU and ASU faculty.

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

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain cutting-edge scholarship in an internationally-recognized research program, deliver excellent in-class and online instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level, illustrate ability to teach online courses, and participate in service activities on behalf of the college, profession and community.  Courses will be taught in English. Chinese language competency is not required. The appointment will begin with a one-week orientation at ASU in mid-August 2022.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in tourism, parks and recreation, leisure studies, community development, geography, planning, economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution by time of appointment. ABDs can also apply if evidence of completion is offered at the time of hire.
• Evidence of a strong or promising program of scholarship in tourism development and management and/or related fields
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Demonstration and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

  Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of experience teaching in tourism development and management including topics such as equity, diversity and inclusion in tourism; sustainability in tourism and communities; environmental justice as it relates to tourism and community development; destination planning and stewardship; and research methods and evaluation. 
• Evidence of research in tourism development and management including topics such as sustainability; community development; Southeast Asia tourism and island development; community well-being and health; resilience and crisis/emergency management; smart and transformative tourism; and heritage or eco-tourism.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in classroom settings, both in-person and online
• Evidence of work on externally-funded research projects

Application Procedure

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

1. A complete curriculum vitae
2. A statement no more than 3-pages which includes the following
   1. Your interest in this position and your fit relative to the required and desired qualifications.
   2. A statement of teaching philosophy and approach
   3. A statement addressing your current and future research
   4. A statement summarizing your experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as student or peer evaluations, syllabi, assignments, student portfolios, or training materials you have designed (a maximum of 3 pieces of evidence required).
4. The names and contact information of three references (name, title, organization, email address, phone number). One of the references needs to be a current chair or supervisor. 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 15, 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. Mark Roseland (mark.roseland@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.