Visiting Faculty - Hospitality & Tourism

Britts Imperial UC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a dynamic lecturer for its Tourism faculty to teach International Hotel Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lectures, developing academic materials, and supporting students in their hospitality careers. Essential qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field and teaching experience in higher education. Applicants should have strong industry knowledge and excellent communication skills. Join a team committed to enhancing global hospitality education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field, PhD preferred.
• Experience in higher education teaching, especially in hotel management.
• Strong knowledge of the international hotel industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Develop and update teaching materials.
• Assess student performance through projects and examinations.
• Provide academic support and feedback.
• Engage in scholarly activities relevant to hospitality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Student-centered teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business or related field

Tools

Virtual learning environments (Moodle, Blackboard)

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced lecturer to join our Tourism faculty to deliver high-quality teaching in the International Hotel Management module. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes, bring industry insights into academic practice, and support students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for global hospitality careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops in International Hotel Management
• Develop and update teaching materials aligned with current industry trends and academic standards
• Assess student performance through assignments, projects, presentations, and examinations
• Provide academic support, guidance, and feedback to students
• Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of the module
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, or consultancy relevant to tourism and hospitality
• Collaborate with industry partners and colleagues to enhance the student’s learning experience
• Participate in departmental meetings, programme review processes, and academic committees
• Promote international perspectives in hospitality education, including sustainability, digitalization, and cross-cultural management

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field (PhD preferred)
• Teaching experience in higher education, particularly in hotel or hospitality management
• Practical experience or strong knowledge of the international hotel industry
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, student-centered teaching
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Fellowship or willingness to obtain a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCertHE, FHEA)
• Experience with virtual learning environments (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard)
• Record of research or publications in hospitality or tourism management
• Industry certifications (e.g. in hotel operations, revenue management, or sustainability)