Faculty Member – Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer

Faculty Member – Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer

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

• Course Design & Delivery: Designing and teaching undergraduate courses, which may include lectures, discussions, labs, and online components. This involves creating syllabi, lectures, assignments, and assessments that align with course objectives.
  
• Effective Communication: Communicating complex information clearly and effectively to students with varying levels of understanding.
  
• Classroom Management: Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, managing student behavior, and fostering active participation.
  
• Feedback & Assessment: Providing timely and constructive feedback on student work, grading fairly and consistently, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
  
• Variety of Courses: Teaching a range of courses in the undergraduate program within their field to gain experience with different teaching methods and student populations.
  
• Experimenting with Pedagogy: Exploring different teaching approaches and incorporating innovative pedagogical techniques to enhance student learning.
  
• Seeking Feedback: Actively seeking feedback from students, mentors, and colleagues to improve their teaching effectiveness.
  
• Academic Advising: Providing guidance to undergraduate students on course selection, academic progress, and career exploration.

Research

Establishing a Research Program:

• Defining Research Agenda: Developing a clear research agenda and identifying key research questions within their field of expertise.
  

• Conducting Research: Designing and conducting research projects, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing meaningful conclusions.
  

• Seeking Collaboration: Collaborating with other researchers within and outside their institution to expand their research network and expertise.

Building a Publication Record:

• Publishing Research: Disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications in academic journals and conference proceedings.

• Presenting at Conferences: Presenting research findings at academic conferences to share their work with peers and receive feedback.

Securing Funding:

• Grant Writing: Learning to write grant proposals to secure external funding for research projects.
  

• Managing Research Funds: Developing skills in managing research budgets and ensuring compliance with funding guidelines.

Professional Development:

• Attending Conferences: Attending academic conferences to stay abreast of current research, network with colleagues, and present their work.
  

• Joining Professional Organizations: Becoming involved in professional organizations related to their field to connect with other scholars and contribute to their discipline.

Education and Professional Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant field. Candidates in the final stages of their PhD program, or holding a Master’s degree in a relevant field as well as substantial industry experience may also be considered.

Experience:

• Teaching: A minimum of 1-2 years of teaching experience at the university level, with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. This includes experience designing and teaching a variety of courses.
  
• Research: Developing a research program by being able to articulate research interests, identify important questions within the field, and developing a plan for pursuing those questions.

Knowledge and Skills:

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