Assistant Professor, Entertainment and Hospitality Management

Assistant Professor, Entertainment and Hospitality
Management

Department of Management

College of Business and Economics

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Management at California State University,
Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant
Professor position in Entertainment and Hospitality Management with
an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and
federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
CSUF faculty are teacher-scholars
who bring research and creative discovery into the classroom and
into individually mentored student experiences. They teach broadly
in their programs, advise and mentor students, and contribute
through service to the department, college, university, profession,
and community.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced
courses in Entertainment and Hospitality Management and may
contribute to other Management courses as assigned. Courses may
include Entertainment Business, Entertainment Money Management,
Entertainment Operations, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Music
Business, Sport Management, and related subjects. The search is
broad. Candidates whose teaching, research, or professional
experience relates to entertainment, hospitality, tourism,
services, sport, media, music, events, or related management
settings may be considered. The successful candidate will maintain
an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for
tenure; advise and mentor students; and participate in department,
college, university, and professional service. The candidate may
also contribute to the Center for Entertainment and Hospitality
Management and to industry, alumni, or community engagement.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal doctorate in management,

hospitality or tourism management, service management, sport
management, entertainment, media or music business, or another
closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of
appointment. ABD applicants may apply if all degree requirements
will be completed before the appointment begins.

• Academic, research, teaching, and/or professional preparation

relevant to Entertainment and Hospitality Management.

• Demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in

university teaching.

• A record of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed scholarly

accomplishments appropriate to the rank of Assistant
Professor.

• Ability to balance responsibilities in teaching, scholarship,

and service.

• Potential to use technology and evidence-based teaching

practices effectively.

• Ability and commitment to communicate and work effectively with

students, staff, faculty, and external partners in a culturally and
professionally varied environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive

excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or industry experience in entertainment,

hospitality, tourism, sport, media, music, events, services, or a
related sector.

• Experience developing productive relationships with industry,

professional associations, alumni, or community organizations.

• Ability to contribute across more than one area of the

Entertainment and Hospitality Management curriculum.

Application

A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position
561480, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred

qualifications.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for

initial review).

• Research statement describing current work, methodological

preparation, and the future scholarly agenda.

• Teaching statement describing teaching preparation,

learning-centered practices, and approaches to supporting student
success.

• Up to two representative scholarly publications, manuscripts,

or working papers combined into one PDF.

• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words):

• Inclusive excellence

is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of
diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational
success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of
thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects
of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and
hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about
achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members
of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute
(Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

• Cal State Fullerton

serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and
socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide
concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our
students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under
the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and
commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• A list of three professional references, including name, title,

email address, telephone number, and the candidate's professional
relationship to each reference:

• Finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to
submit. On the References page of the online application, enter
information and email addresses for three referents who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At
the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a
request via email along with information on uploading the letter.
You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back
into your applicant portal.

• Semifinalists and finalists may be asked to submit additional

teaching or scholarly materials that are directly related to the
approved evaluation criteria. Student teaching evaluations are not
requested as part of the initial application.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Shadi
Goodarzi at sgoodarzi@fullerton.edu or
call 657-278-2253.

Application Deadline
To be assured full
consideration, all application materials must be received by
October 9, 2026. The anticipated appointment date
is Fall 2027. Applications received after the initial review date
may be considered until the position is filled.

The College and Department
The Department
of Management offers undergraduate and graduate coursework across
several management disciplines. Faculty responsibilities include
teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and service. The
department houses the Center for Entertainment and Hospitality
Management, which connects faculty and students with industry and
community partners.

The College of Business and Economics is accredited by AACSB
International at the undergraduate and master's levels and offers a
broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate business programs.
The college values high-quality teaching, impactful scholarship,
student success, and engagement with the Southern California
business community. Additional information is available at https://business.fullerton.edu/.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $11,029 to $11,250 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B
applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information
for Title IX Coordinator.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have
received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

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