Professor - Sustainable Tourism

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange; Alicante; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading educational exchange organization is seeking a dynamic professional to teach a Sustainable Tourism course to U.S. college students in Alicante, Spain. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess relevant teaching experience, especially with U.S. students. This role focuses on exploring responsible tourism management and enhancing students' understanding of sustainability in tourism.

Formación

• Must hold a Master's degree at minimum.
• Ability to teach at college level in English.
• Teaching experience with U.S. college students is valued.

Responsabilidades

• Teach a Sustainable Tourism course in English.
• Explore responsible tourism management principles.
• Provide students with practical suggestions for tourism management.

Conocimientos

Experience in teaching sustainable tourism

Fluent in English

Cultural awareness

Educación

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

CIEE Alicante is currently seeking dynamic professionals to teach a Sustainable Toursim course in English to U.S. college students studying in Alicante, Spain.

Sustainable Tourism (taught in English)

January 28 – May 14

45 hours, 2 days a week, 2 hour class sessions

Course Description

Students explore the development and management of tourism in a way that is environmentally, socially, culturally, and economically responsible. Using criteria established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, students define the global baseline standards and principles for sustainability and tourism, and discuss best practices in sustainable tourism management. They explore key goals of sustainable tourism, including economic development, poverty alleviation, sustainable management of natural and cultural resources, social responsibility, and rescuing and protecting cultural heritage. Students investigate cases where tourism has impacted the local community. Along the way, they make tangible suggestions for how best to manage tourism for optimizing economic and social gains while assuring the lasting integrity of the environment, infrastructure, and cultural heritage that supports it.

Selection Criteria

Candidates must hold a relevant Master’s degree at minimum and be able to teach at college level in English. Teaching experience with students from U.S. colleges and universities is valued.