Associate Professor - Hospitality Service Quality / Smart Technologies / Service Innovation

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Associate Professor specializing in Hospitality Service Quality, Smart Technologies, and Service Innovation. The role includes teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, requiring at least a PhD in Tourism or Hospitality Management. Candidates should have a robust publication record and experience securing research grants. The position emphasizes curriculum development and participation in scholarly activities, fostering a high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching, research, or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with 3-5 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS).
• Experience in securing research grants as Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.
• Participate in curriculum development and high-quality programme design.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research and publications.

Skills

Teaching methodologies development

Research project management

Publication in peer-reviewed journals

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring skills

Education

PhD in Tourism or Hospitality Management

Job description

Associate Professor - Hospitality Service Quality / Smart Technologies / Service Innovation

• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment
• Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Associate Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a PhD from a recognised university in Tourism or Hospitality Management
• Candidate must have at least five(5)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication recordwith at least 3-5publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2 PhDstudents
• Minimum h-index of 5
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning
• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs