Gestion des Ressources Humaines

FNEGE; Écully; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals benefits

Health insurance

Restaurant/hotel discounts

Mobility package

Job summary

Institut Lyfe in France seeks an Associate Professor in Human Resources Management with broad expertise in HRM and Hospitality/Gastronomy. The position is a permanent CDI starting January or September 2027, joining the permanent Faculty team.

Teaching duties include Bachelor-level courses, supervising student projects, and contributing to program development. Research duties involve publishing in indexed journals and leading an international team.

Qualifications

• PhD in HR/Management or related field.
• 5+ years of teaching in HR/Management/Hospitality Management.
• Proven publications in peer‑reviewed journals (FNEGE/ABS).
• Strong research pipeline with projects.
• Ability to blend theory with practical application.
• Willingness to reorient research toward Hospitality/Gastronomy.

Responsibilities

• Teach at Bachelor level within HR/Management and related areas.
• Supervise pedagogical projects and theses.
• Contribute to innovative teaching methods and syllabi.
• Participate in program and syllabi development and assessments.
• Maintain national and international professional networks.

Skills

Teaching experience in HR/Management

Academic publishing

Innovative learning approaches

Interdisciplinary research

English proficiency

Industry experience in hospitality/gas

Education

PhD in HR/Management or related field

Job description

Associate Professor in Human Resources Management (F/M)

L’Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) prepares future leaders in the fields of Hospitality, Food Service, Culinary Arts, and Pastry. Over the past 30 years, it has developed a unique ecosystem combining undergraduate and graduate education, research, and professional training. Today, it welcomes 1,200 students from approximately 75 nationalities.

As part of the creation of a new position, we are looking for an Associate Professor in Human Resources Management, with broad expertise in Human Resources Management and good knowledges of the Hospitality/Gastronomy/Culinary industry.

This position will be part a permanent contract (CDI), starting in January or September 2027, to join our permanent Faculty team.

Teaching

• Teaching at Bachelor level within the area of expertise;
• Supervising students in pedagogical projects or academic work ;
• Contributing to innovative teaching and learning methods ;
• Carrying out assessments within the academic framework set by syllabi ;
• Contributing actively to the development of programs and syllabi ;
• Ensuring administrative and academic follow-up ;
• Maintaining a solid national and international contacts network in the higher education and hospitality/gastronomy sector ;

Research

• Publishing in top peer-reviewed journals related in the area of expertise (ranked in FNEGE/ABS, SCOPUS-indexed) ;
• Participating in the research activities of the Institut Lyfe ;
• Conducting research and building synergies to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches in Human Resources related to the Hospitality/Gastronomy industry;
• Leading an international research team and supervise early-career researchers or students ;
• Contributing to securing funding to support research activities or research projects ;

Service

• Participating in Open Days, virtual Open Days, and student recruitment panels/interviews ;
• Contributing to teaching-related activities (class councils, thesis/dissertation defense committees, etc.) ;
• Contributing to discussions on the evolution of the professions and the need to update syllabi and educational resources ;
• Representing Institut Lyfe in professional associations

This list of is not exhaustive, and you may also be required to take on cross-functional projects and assignments that contribute to the overall performance of the team.

Required

• A Doctorate degree (PhD) in HR/Management, or a related field (e.g. Hospitality Management with an HR focus) ;
• At least 5 years of experience teaching in HR/Management/Hospitality Management ;
• Demonstrated ability to publish in reputable academic journals (e.g. FNEGE, ABS) ;
• Well-developed pipeline of research projects ;
• Experienced with innovative learning approaches ;
• Ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical application ;
• If not already aligned, willingness to re-orient the research agenda towards Hospitality/Gastronomy/Wine & Beverage
• Full proficiency in English
• Experience in the hotel-restaurant or culinary arts sector is

Desirable

• Experience in the hotel-restaurant or culinary arts sector
• Working proficiency in French

Terms of contract

• Contract : permanent contract, from January or September 2027
• Gross annual salary : 55K€ - 65K€ (depending on profile and experience) + publication bonuses
• Benefits : Meals benefits, compulsory health insurance, preferential rates at Group restaurants and hotels, sustainable mobility package, covering 50% of public transport costs;
• Place of work : 25 Ch. du Trouillat, 69130 ECULLY

The Institut Lyfe is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.