Hospitality Management

Description:

About the Role

The Lecturer is responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of courses within the Academic Unit’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the area of Tourism and Hospitality Management. They will contribute to program and course curriculum and continuous improvement in teaching practice across the Academic Unit.

The Lecturer will contribute independently and as part of a team to support the Academic Unit’s teaching and scholarship outcomes and will carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly and/or professional activities.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Recognised and respected for quality outcomes, UniSA Business creates leaders for change. UniSA Business prepares students for global careers, creating leaders for change who will help shape business, industry and policy. UniSA Business offers a suite of innovative degrees in disciplines such as commerce, marketing, finance, management, tourism and events, international business, and property, as well as our 5-Star MBA and UniSA Executive Education programs.

UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. Our research programs are inspired by the contemporary challenges facing Australia and the world, and we apply our expertise in modern business practice with partners both locally and internationally.

Our quality teaching and research capabilities means that we are recognised as:

• #1 in SA for graduate careers
• Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50
• UniSA Business is ranked in the top 1% worldwide
• #1 in SA for Business and Economics
• Top 10 in Australia for teaching quality in Business and Management
• Awarded an overall five star plus rating for excellence
• Top 10 MBA in Australia
• #1 in SA for Business and Management research

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver courses on campus, offshore, online or via other appropriate methods
• Support the Academic Unit’s and University’s teaching and learning initiatives in ways that will enhance the student experience and ensure UniSA graduates are the preferred employees of their field
• Contribute to scholarly activity, independently and/or as a member of a team, which enhances scholarly teaching practice and maintains currency with the discipline/profession
• Create, foster and enhance links with relevant business, university and community bodies that assist the advancement of University and Academic Unit objectives
• Plan, review and manage resources to facilitate the Academic Unit’s teaching activities

Essential Skills and Experience

• Relevant Master or doctoral qualification in Tourism, Event and / or Hospitality Management together with professional experience in Hospitality Management
• Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment with a demonstrated ability to undertake teaching duties including the design and preparation of teaching activities and resources
• Current and relevant knowledge of developments in the discipline informed by continuing scholarship and/or continuing industry engagement
• High level written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external parties and colleagues
• Demonstrated competence in using the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery