Lecturer

Hospitality Academy; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality Academy seeks a Senior Professor of Hotel Management to deliver industry-driven education and real-world applied projects. The role blends academic excellence with practical hospitality leadership for undergrad, postgrad and executive programs in Hotel Management and Operations.

You will drive curriculum development, industry engagement, and continuous program improvement, aligning with international standards and ESG trends while mentoring students and leading high-impact seminars.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience within the hospitality industry.
• Minimum 5 years of higher education or professional training experience.
• Experience teaching adult learners or executive education.
• Practical knowledge of hotel operational systems and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education modules in Hotel Management and Hospitality Operations.
• Mentor and advise students throughout their academic journey.
• Supervise capstone projects, dissertations, and applied consulting assignments.
• Maintain high teaching standards aligned with institutional quality policies.
• Review course content to reflect developments in the hospitality sector.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum coherence across programmes.
• Engage with industry partners and contribute to accreditation activities.

Skills

Student-centred teaching

Experiential learning

Coaching and mentoring

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's Degree in Tourism

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree (MBA or related)

Tools

Opera Cloud

Mews

Protel

Job description

The Senior Professor of Hotel Management is responsible for delivering high-quality, industry-driven education in hotel management and operations while bringing extensive executive hospitality experience into the classroom. The role combines academic excellence with practical expertise to prepare future hospitality leaders through experiential learning, real-world case studies, and applied business projects.

The Senior Professor contributes to curriculum development, student success, industry engagement, and continuous academic improvement, ensuring programmes remain aligned with international hospitality standards and current industry trends.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching Excellence

• Deliver undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education modules in Hotel Management and Hospitality Operations.
• Teach subjects including:
• Hotel Operations
• Rooms Division Management
• Front Office Management
• Hospitality Strategy
• Hotel Structures and Organization
• Hotel Performance Management
• Hospitality Technology and PMS Systems
• Deliver engaging, student-centred learning using:
• Business simulations
• Industry projects
• Experiential learning methodologies
• Develop lesson plans and teaching materials aligned with programme learning outcomes.
• Create fair and rigorous assessments that evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical competencies.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance learning environment.

2. Student Learning & Academic Support

• Mentor and advise students throughout their academic journey.
• Supervise capstone projects, dissertations (TFC/TFM), and applied consulting assignments.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assessments.
• Identify and support students requiring additional academic guidance.
• Encourage professional development, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Promote employability through industry-oriented coaching and career discussions.
• Contribute to the design and continuous enhancement of hotel management modules.
• Review course content regularly to reflect developments in the hospitality sector.
• Integrate contemporary topics such as:
• Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality
• Sustainability & ESG
• Revenue Optimization
• Luxury Hospitality
• Digital Guest Experience
• Data Analytics
• Operational Innovation
• Recommend new teaching methodologies and assessment approaches.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum coherence across programmes.

4. Industry Engagement

Maintain strong connections with the hospitality industry by:

• Building relationships with hotel companies and industry partners.
• Inviting guest speakers and industry experts.
• Organising company visits and applied learning activities.
• Supporting internship and placement opportunities.
• Participating in hospitality conferences and professional events.
• Bringing current industry practices and trends into the classroom.
• Identifying emerging competencies required by employers.

5. Academic Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain high teaching standards aligned with institutional quality policies.
• Review student feedback and implement improvements.
• Participate in programme reviews and academic committees.
• Ensure compliance with academic regulations and assessment procedures.
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance initiatives when required.

6. Research & Professional Development

• Remain current with developments in hospitality management and higher education.
• Contribute to applied hospitality research or industry publications where appropriate.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and networking events.
• Share best practices with colleagues to foster teaching excellence.

7. Institutional Contribution

• Participate in Open Days, recruitment events, and programme presentations.
• Represent the institution at industry and academic events.
• Support cross-functional projects and institutional initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across academic disciplines.
• Contribute to strengthening the institution's reputation within the hospitality sector.

Required Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Hospitality Management
• Tourism
• Business Administration
• Related discipline

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience within the hospitality industry.
• Experience in senior operational or executive hotel management roles.
• Minimum 5 years of higher education or professional training experience.
• Experience teaching adult learners or executive education.
• Practical knowledge of hotel operational systems and management tools.

Preferred

• International hospitality experience.
• Multi-property or corporate hotel experience.
• Experience with leading hotel PMS platforms (e.g., Opera Cloud, Mews, Protel).
• Experience in curriculum design or programme development.
• Professional certifications from recognised hospitality organisations.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Hotel Operations
• Rooms Division
• Front Office Management
• Hospitality Strategy
• Revenue Management principles
• Hospitality Technology
• Property Management Systems (PMS)
• Sustainability in Hospitality
• Guest Experience Management
• Leadership and Team Management

Core Competencies

Teaching & Learning

• Student-centred teaching
• Experiential learning facilitation
• Coaching and mentoring

Hospitality Expertise

• Strategic hotel management
• Operational excellence
• Business acumen
• Problem-solving

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication