Senior Lecturers and Lecturers – Events Management (Hospitality/Tourism)

Karlstad University; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Southeast Asian university seeks Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in Events Management. The role involves teaching, engaging in research, and supervising postgraduate students. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and relevant teaching experience. The university offers a supportive environment with strong international collaborations and competitive remuneration packages.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Annual leave

Wellness initiatives

Tuition discounts for employees’ children

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Events Management.
• Publications indexed in Scopus/WoS.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in Events Management.
• Engage in applied research and industry partnerships.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Hands-on teaching experience

Applied research experience

Industry experience

Education

Ph.D. in Tourism/Events Management or a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Taylor’s University climbs to 36th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, reaffirming its status as Southeast Asia’s No.1 private university for the fourth consecutive year and securing its place among Asia’s top 50. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events(SHTE) proudly retains its position among the Top 20 in the world and continues to lead as Southeast Asia’s #1 institution for Hospitality & Leisure Management. The School continues to drive change and inspire future educators through its forward-thinking approach, strong industry linkages, and globally benchmarked programmes.

Our School offers undergraduate programmes in International Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, and International Event Management. It also offers a taught postgraduate programme in International Hospitality Management, a research master’s programme in Tourism, and Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism, all designed to nurture innovative, impactful, and future-ready educators.

As part of our continued expansion, Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events invites applications for full-time academic appointments at the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer levels in Events Management (Hospitality/Tourism).

Join a school where education meets industry—and graduates become global leaders.

• Ph.D. in Tourism/Events Management or a relevant field from a reputable university
• Hands-on teaching experience in the above specialization(s)
• Applied research experience, preferably in cross-disciplinary areas
• Publications indexed in Scopus/WoS (top-tier journals/conferences)
• Industry experience (advantageous)
• Experience in programme development and securing external research grants
• Experience supervising postgraduate students (as primary supervisor)

What We Offer

At Taylor’s, we believe in supporting our academics holistically—professionally and personally. You will enjoy:

• A vibrant and diverse academic community with strong international collaborations
• Opportunities for research funding and industry partnerships
• Professional development and career progression pathways
• Supportive environment for grant applications, IP, and innovation
• Access to world-class facilities, digital resources, and a modern learning ecosystem
• A culture of innovation and collaboration that empowers you to shape the future of education
• Competitive remuneration package with benefits such as healthcare coverage, annual leave, wellness initiatives, and tuition discounts for employees’ children

How to Apply

We’re excited about your interest in joining us!

Please send your detailed resume to [e-mail] with the subject line: Application for Events Management.

To help us get to know your background better, kindly include (where applicable):

• Publications in Scopus/Clarivate over the last five (5) years, with journal ranking (Q1, Q2, etc.)
• Your years of teaching and/or industry experience
• Scopus h-index
• Details of research grant(s) secured as Principal Investigator (title and total amount)
• Number of PhD and/or Master’s students successfully supervised
• Any Intellectual Property (IP) you may hold (patents, copyrights, trademarks)

We look forward to learning more about you and your achievements!

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Senior Lecturers and Lecturers – Events Management (Hospitality/Tourism)

Taylor’s has again been named the number one private university in Southeast Asia by the QS World University Rankings for third year in a row.