Senior Lecturer : Hospitality

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management to teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants must hold a PhD in Hospitality or a related field, have at least 5 years of lecturing experience, and a track record of research and publications. This position offers opportunities for contributing to departmental research and professional development in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• PhD and undergraduate qualification in Hospitality or related field.
• At least 5 years of lecturing experience.
• At least 3 publications in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach and examine Hospitality and Catering modules.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop online learning materials.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Hospitality or related field

Tools

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT: HOTEL SCHOOL (RITSON CAMPUS)

Senior Lecturer - Hospitality Management (REF:155)

Minimum Requirements

• PhD and undergraduate qualification majoring in Hospitality or any Hospitality related qualification (e.g., Food and Beverage/Professional Cookery/Accommodation Management).
• At least 5 years lecturing experience of teaching hospitality modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least 3 publications in national and/ or international DHET-accredited journals within the last 3 years.
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Masters level.
• Proven evidence of leadership in academic and administrative committees within Higher Education.
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years. Evidence of publication including articles or book chapters.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community
• Evidence of active membership of national/regional/international economics professional bodies or scholarly societies.
• In depth knowledge in the theory and application of the Hospitality discipline
• Above average competency in quantitative software (SPSS, EViews, Stata, etc.) and qualitative software (NVivo)
• Ability to work with both primary and secondary quantitative data (cross-sectional, time-series, panel data).

Summary of duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach and examine Hospitality and Catering related modules as required.
• Teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop materials, including for online learning.
• Contribute towards the Department’s research plan.
• Participate in agreed departmental/faculty projects or committees.
• Undertake duties as assigned by the HoD.

Competencies

• Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Good research skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Administration and management skills.
• Continuous learning perspective.
• Strong learner focus.
• Professional/technical knowledge and skills.

Publication: external notice board

Contact Person: Miss MN Mthembu, Tel [phone]

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: [e-mail].

Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2025

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”