Adjunct Instructor - Hospitality Management

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University invites passionate professionals to share their expertise as adjunct instructors teaching Hospitality Management and related courses at the Wasatch Campus in Heber City. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of hospitality professionals in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment. Adjunct instructors bring real-world insight into the classroom, helping students connect industry knowledge with practical skills while contributing to a program focused on career readiness and community impact.

At UVU, teaching is supported by a collaborative academic culture that values applied learning, innovation, and meaningful connections with students. Instructors at the Wasatch Campus enjoy the opportunity to teach in a close-knit setting while being part of a large, respected university committed to access and workforce-focused education. This position is ideal for industry professionals eager to share their experience, support student success, and strengthen the hospitality field in the region.

• Design and teach courses in the field of study.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops by using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assists counselors, department chairperson, and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.

• Master’s degree in business, Hospitality Management, or a field related to their area of expertise, or if the applicant is working on a Master's and will graduate by the end of 2026.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of real-world experience.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in a classroom or workshop.

• Demonstrated ability to guide students through real-world projects, startup simulations, or capstone experiences.
• Familiarity with project-based learning and experiential teaching methods.
• Passion for mentoring students and fostering creativity, resilience, and innovation.

• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development, and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Knowledge of the management of resources for products, production, or services within an organization.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).

• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.

• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.