Professor - Sustainability and Tourism / Consumer Behaviour

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Selangor is seeking a Professor specializing in Sustainability and Tourism. The successful candidate will have a PhD, at least eight years of experience, and a strong record of research and publications. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and administrative duties to uphold academic standards and quality education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, develop teaching materials, and assess student performance.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities to contribute to the academic community.
• Participate in administrative responsibilities and professional development activities.

Skills

Teaching and learning

Research skills

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Tourism / Hospitality

Job description

Professor - Sustainability and Tourism / Consumer Behaviour

Posted on: 9 Oct 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