Professor - Sustainability and Tourism / Consumer Behaviour

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

Job summary

A leading Malaysian university is looking for a Professor in Sustainability and Tourism. The role involves undertaking teaching responsibilities, participating in research, and engaging in administrative activities. Candidates must hold a PhD in Tourism or Hospitality, have at least 8 years of experience in teaching or research, and demonstrate a strong publication record. This position also emphasizes mentoring postgraduate students and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in teaching or research.
• At least 10 publications in C.I. journals in the last 5 years.
• Experience in higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop materials for classes and lectures.
• Engage in research and publish findings.
• Participate in administrative and departmental activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research skills

Curriculum development

Strong publication record

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Tourism / Hospitality

Job description

Professor - Sustainability and Tourism / Consumer Behaviour

• 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 5years
• 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