Kweisi Ausar

Kweisi Ausar is a Professor in Residence in the Department of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). His work bridges practical experience from his 23-year corporate career at Darden Restaurants with academic expertise in organizational behavior and leadership. His research focuses on authentic leadership, ethical leadership, workplace spirituality, employee engagement, and spiritual intelligence, informed by his industry background in strategic human capital development.

• Academic Affiliation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Department: Hospitality
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research Interests

• Authentic and Ethical Leadership
• Workplace Spirituality and Spiritual Intelligence
• Employee Engagement and Supervisor Support
• Competency-Based Leadership
• Performance Management Systems
• Training and Development in Hospitality
• Selection and Career Transitions

Professional Memberships

• Center for Creative Leadership
• Society of Human Resource Management
• Academy of Management
• International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

Courses Taught

• Hospitality Leadership, Management, and Ethics (HMD 307)
• Organizational Leadership and Human Dynamics (MHA 645)
• Hospitality Career Development (TCA 201)

Advising Roles

• Faculty Advisor, Center for Creative Leadership
• Reviewer, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management