Faculty Member – Associate Professor

Faculty Member – Associate Professor

Permanent contract /Location: Abu Dhabi

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, in the top 3 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of experiential learning, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality, tourism and event management. Les Roches prepares entrepreneurial and innovative graduates across a global network of campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

Teaching

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  Advanced Instruction: Teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, often including specialized and advanced topics.
  
• Subject Matter Expertise: Possessing deep knowledge and understanding of their field, including emerging trends and current debates.
  
• Curriculum Development & Innovation: Taking a more active role in shaping curriculum, designing new courses, and implementing innovative teaching methods.
  
• Mentoring & Advising: Mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students, providing academic and career guidance, and potentially serving on thesis committees.
• Leading Teaching Initiatives: Participating in or leading initiatives to improve teaching quality, such as developing new teaching resources, implementing innovative pedagogical approaches, or conducting faculty development workshops.

Research

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  Sustained Research Program: Maintaining an active and productive research program, with a focus on publishing in high-quality journals and securing external funding.
  
• Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborating with other researchers, potentially leading research teams, and mentoring graduate students in research.
  
• Grant Writing & Management: Securing research grants and managing budgets effectively.
  
• Dissemination & Impact: Presenting research findings at conferences and publishing in top-tier journals, with an increasing emphasis on demonstrating the impact of their research.

Service

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  Increased University Service: Serving on departmental and university committees, contributing to faculty governance, and participating in strategic planning.
  
• Professional Service: Active involvement in professional organizations, peer review, conference organization, and editorial boards.
  
• Community Engagement: Sharing expertise with the broader community through public lectures, workshops, and outreach activities.

Education and Professional Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Teaching: A minimum of 5-8 years of full-time teaching experience at the university level, with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. This includes experience designing and teaching a variety of courses, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development.
  
• Research: A strong record of research productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, and potentially external funding. Evidence of a sustained and impactful research program is crucial.
  
• Service: Active participation in university service, professional organizations, and/or community engagement. This demonstrates a commitment to the broader academic community and the profession.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with technology and awareness of the latest trends in hospitality business and education.
  
• Fluent in English (Arabic language, a plus).
  
• IT literate.
  
• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  Experience in working in a multicultural environment.