Assistant/Associate Professor in Tourism

Assistant/Associate Professor in Tourism

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Tourism, focusing on innovative and technology-driven aspects of the industry.
• Engage in research activities that lead to high-quality publications in internationally recognized journals, particularly those indexed in Scopus.
• Supervise graduate research projects, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations.
• Develop and enhance tourism curricula, incorporating smart technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in academic accreditation processes, ensuring alignment with the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation and international standards.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the department, college, and university.
• Actively contribute to community service initiatives, including industry engagement, organizing academic events, and providing consultancy services.
• Advise and mentor students, guiding them in their academic and professional development.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• PhD in Tourism, Hospitality Management, or a related field from a recognized university.
• At least five years of effective teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels in tourism or related areas.
• A strong research record with publications in internationally ranked, peer-reviewed journals with a solid impact factor or indexed in Scopus.
• Experience supervising graduation projects, as well as master’s and doctoral theses/dissertations.
• Proven ability to establish partnerships with industry and community stakeholders to enhance academic and research collaboration.
• A track record of service to the university and the wider academic community.
• Preference for candidates with experience in online/e-learning environments and digital pedagogical methods.
• Ability to integrate computer technology effectively into tourism education and research.

Application Process:
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy, and a list of taught courses before the deadline. For more details, visit the University of Khorfakkan website.

Job details

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Tourism

Published: 2025-04-11

Application Deadline: 2025-06-08 23:00 (Asia/Dubai)
2025-06-08 21:00 (CET)

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