Tenure Track, Assistant Professor in Hospitality Analytics

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Tenure Track, Assistant Professor in Hospitality Analytics

About the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU is consistently ranked among the top programs globally. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject for Hospitality & Leisure Management, the School ranked #4 among U.S. public universities and #31 globally, placing it within the top 1% of hospitality and tourism programs worldwide.

Located in Miami -- one of the world's most vibrant hospitality hubs -- the Chaplin School serves a global student body and maintains strong partnerships with leading international brands. The School is dedicated to shaping the future of hospitality and tourism through innovative education, applied research, and meaningful industry collaboration.

Position Summary

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Hospitality Analytics, beginning in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will join a globally recognized hospitality school and contribute to the Chaplin School's mission of integrating analytics, innovation, and industry collaboration into hospitality education and research. They will play a key role in ensuring our students are prepared for the modern industry by focusing on hospitality analytics, a specialized field that includes market studies, event impact assessments, economic analyses, and feasibility studies. Unlike general data analysis, which typically focuses on optimization and forecasting, hospitality analytics requires a nuanced understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry and the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for real-world decision-making. The individual will be expected to conduct high-impact, industry-relevant research; partner with hospitality and tourism organizations to address pressing challenges; publish in peer-reviewed journals; teach engaging and meaningful courses; and provide service to the School, the University, and the broader academic community.

Responsibilities

Research & Scholarship:

• Conduct and publish high-quality, industry-relevant research in hospitality analytics and related fields such as revenue management, consumer behavior, operations, marketing analytics, or service innovation.
• Pursue external research funding and contribute to interdisciplinary projects across FIU and with global industry partners.
• Collaborate with hospitality and tourism organizations to analyze real-world data, generate actionable insights, and translate research into industry impact.
• Present research at leading academic and professional conferences.

Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas such as hospitality analytics, business intelligence, research methods, revenue management, or data-driven decision making.
• Deliver engaging, meaningful, and authentic learning experiences that integrate real-world datasets, case studies, and analytics software.
• Mentor students in research, career preparation, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of analytics-focused courses and programs.

Service:

• Provide service to the Chaplin School, FIU, and the broader academic and professional community.
• Support accreditation, assessment, and strategic initiatives of the Chaplin School.
• Engage with industry and professional organizations to enhance the School's visibility and impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) in hospitality management, tourism, business analytics, data science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (degree must be completed by the start date).
• Demonstrated ability or potential for high-quality research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of or potential for effective teaching in hospitality analytics or related fields.
• Commitment to embracing the traditions of the various communities and students represented within the campus population, thus supporting the success of all students in the academic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with industry partners on data analytics or applied research projects.
• Expertise in analytical tools and software (e.g., Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or machine learning techniques).
• Record of grant activity, consulting, or applied analytics work in hospitality or tourism.
• Experience teaching in AACSB- or ACPHA-accredited programs.
• Ability to incorporate innovation, sustainability, or emerging technologies into research and teaching.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536404 at careers.fiu.eduand attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least minimum 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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