Job Position Details


Assistant Professor


Tourism Department

,

College of Arts & Social Sciences


Opening Date

17-12-2020

Closing Date

31-01-2021

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time


Specialization

Minimum Experience

Not Applicable

Minimum Qualification

Phd

Duties

The potential appointees for Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor positions shall have the ability to undertake the following:

  • Contribute to teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate program), academic supervision, research, administration works, and community services.

  • Teach and develop courses and programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
  • Supervise MA and potentially PhD students;
  • Academic advising;
  • Initiate and lead research and consultancy projects and other collaborative research projects nationally and internationally; 
  • Lead and undertake academic and academicadministrative responsibilities at department and college level; and,
  • Any other duties handed over by the department and/or the college.

Requirements

  • PhD degree from an international recognised university of specialization (Travel & Tourism/ Hospitality & Hotel Management or related areas);
  • Established academic work experience;
  • Substantial academic work experience in teaching and researching in English, and online teaching;
  • Strong record of publications in leading tourism and hospitality international journals;
  • Clear evidence related to excellence in teaching, and supervising MA and PhD thesis; 
  • Evidence of commitment toward creating excellent working climate and building a harmonized and collaborative working environment.
  • A good record of industry experience and/or connection that demonstrate the ability of linking academia with the industry; 
  • Excellent English communication skills; and,
  • Mastery of IT skills. 

Benefits

Tax-free salary
Free furnished accommodation
Electricity and water allowance
Contracts are renewable by mutual agreement
Contracts service gratuity
Contribution to education allowance for 2 children 
 Annual paid leave with return air tickets for the employee, his wife and
three children under the age of eighteen
 Free medical treatment in the government hospital