Professor - Hospitality Service Marketing / Technology / Service Innovation

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Selangor is seeking an experienced Professor in Hospitality Service Marketing / Technology / Service Innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and administrative duties, and must possess a PhD in the relevant field along with a strong publication record and teaching experience. This role offers an opportunity to lead in academic excellence and contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Strong publication record with at least 10 publications in C.I. journals.
• Experience securing research grants as a Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching duties including design and preparation of materials.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including research and publications.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and continuous professional activities.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research skills

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in Tourism / Hospitality

Job description

Professor - Hospitality Service Marketing / Technology / Service Innovation

Posted on: 11 Sept 2025

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Hosp,Tourism & Events (40000300)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• 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 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 / Hospitality fields
• Candidate must have at least eight(8) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 10 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM150,000-RM200,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 3 PhD students
• Minimum h-index of 10
• 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