Professor Sustainability and Tourism / Consumer Behaviour

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

Job summary

A Malaysian higher education institution is seeking a Professor in Sustainability and Tourism. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and curriculum development while maintaining high educational standards. Requirements include a PhD in Tourism/Hospitality, 8 years of relevant experience, and a proven track record of publications. This role offers a chance to influence academic growth and student motivation in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognised university in Tourism / Hospitality fields.
• At least 8 years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Strong publication record with 10 publications in C.I. journals in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum Development

Grant Securing

Publication in journals

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 aPhD from a recognised university inTourism / 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