Associate Professor - Tourism Management / Community Development

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

Job summary

A prestigious university in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Professor in Tourism Management / Community Development. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Tourism or Hospitality Management, a strong publication record, and at least five years of experience in teaching, research, or industry. Responsibilities include developing and delivering high-quality teaching materials, conducting research, and participating in departmental administration. This position offers a dynamic environment for academic excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in teaching/research/industry.
• Strong publication record with 3-5 publications in C.I. journals.
• Experience developing teaching methodologies and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching materials.
• Conduct research and publish findings.
• Engage in administrative duties and committee work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research skills

Curriculum development

Publication in C.I. journals

Education

PhD in Tourism or Hospitality Management

Job description

Associate Professor - Tourism Management / Community Development

• 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 aPhDfrom a recognised university inTourism or Hospitality Management
• Candidate must have at least five(5)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 3-5 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2PhDstudents
• H-index of minimum 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