Associate Tutor Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Tutor in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events. Successful candidates will contribute to delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, engage with relevant organizations, and enhance student experience through innovative teaching. Ideal applicants will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with qualifications in the relevant fields. This position offers opportunities to enrich the learning community and contribute to research efforts.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and friendly professional committed to an excellent student experience.
• Experience in teaching and knowledge of employability initiatives.
• Proven record of achievement in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver taught programmes in undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Engage in education delivery and programme management.
• Contribute to employability initiatives and regional engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of technologies in THE

Research skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Tourism, Hospitality or Events

Job description

The Opportunity

Cardiff School of Management (CSM) is one of Cardiff Metropolitan University’s five schools. Based in a state-of-the-art facility near the city center, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

CSM is an ambitious, accredited provider of Business and Management education. Our facilities on the Llandaff Campus foster a creative learning environment, establishing the School as a leading centre in the UK for Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business, Management and Law; Marketing and Strategy; and Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management. Our staff are proud of their significant contributions to regional regeneration and economic growth through teaching, enterprise work, and applied research.

In 2024, the School became the first in Wales and the third in the UK to receive the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label from the European Foundation for Management Development, recognizing the positive economic impact on the Cardiff Capital Region.

CSM’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) is seeking to appoint an Associate Tutor in THE.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, committed to providing an excellent student experience. Knowledge and experience of technologies in THE and research skills are essential.

You will enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge, demonstrated through your qualifications and experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

You will contribute to delivering our taught programmes, covering undergraduate and postgraduate modules in THE and other core areas, depending on your expertise. You will be enthusiastic about student-centered pedagogy and involved in education delivery and programme management across various levels. Additionally, you will contribute to employability initiatives and engage with relevant organizations regionally, nationally, and internationally.

We welcome applicants with a record of achievement demonstrating commitment, aptitude, and enthusiasm for contributing to our global learning community through teaching, scholarship, research, and innovation. We are particularly interested in candidates who can help develop our research profile and enhance diversity within our university, community, and partnerships.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact Emma Bettinson, Head of Department, at [e-mail].