Senior Professor of Hotel Management

Hospitality Academy (Academic & Admissions) ·

Academic & Admissions ·

Remote

Position Summary

The Senior Professor of Hotel Management is responsible for delivering high-quality, industry-driven education in hotel management and operations while bringing extensive executive hospitality experience into the classroom. The role combines academic excellence with practical expertise to prepare future hospitality leaders through experiential learning, real-world case studies, and applied business projects.

The Senior Professor contributes to curriculum development, student success, industry engagement, and continuous academic improvement, ensuring programmes remain aligned with international hospitality standards and current industry trends.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching Excellence

Deliver undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education modules in Hotel Management and Hospitality Operations.

Teach subjects including:

Hotel Operations

Rooms Division Management

Front Office Management

Hospitality Strategy

Hotel Structures and Organization

Hotel Performance Management

Hospitality Technology and PMS Systems

Deliver engaging, student-centred learning using:

Business simulations

Industry projects

Experiential learning methodologies

Develop lesson plans and teaching materials aligned with programme learning outcomes.

Create fair and rigorous assessments that evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical competencies.

Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance learning environment.

2. Student Learning & Academic Support

Mentor and advise students throughout their academic journey.

Supervise capstone projects, dissertations (TFC/TFM), and applied consulting assignments.

Provide timely and constructive feedback on assessments.

Identify and support students requiring additional academic guidance.

Encourage professional development, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Promote employability through industry-oriented coaching and career discussions.

Contribute to the design and continuous enhancement of hotel management modules.

Review course content regularly to reflect developments in the hospitality sector.

Integrate contemporary topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality

Sustainability & ESG

Revenue Optimization

Luxury Hospitality

Digital Guest Experience

Data Analytics

Operational Innovation

Recommend new teaching methodologies and assessment approaches.

Collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum coherence across programmes.

4. Industry Engagement

Maintain strong connections with the hospitality industry by:

Building relationships with hotel companies and industry partners.

Inviting guest speakers and industry experts.

Organising company visits and applied learning activities.

Supporting internship and placement opportunities.

Participating in hospitality conferences and professional events.

Bringing current industry practices and trends into the classroom.

Identifying emerging competencies required by employers.

5. Academic Quality & Continuous Improvement

Maintain high teaching standards aligned with institutional quality policies.

Review student feedback and implement improvements.

Participate in programme reviews and academic committees.

Ensure compliance with academic regulations and assessment procedures.

Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance initiatives when required.

6. Research & Professional Development

Remain current with developments in hospitality management and higher education.

Contribute to applied hospitality research or industry publications where appropriate.

Attend conferences, seminars, and networking events.

Share best practices with colleagues to foster teaching excellence.

7. Institutional Contribution

Participate in Open Days, recruitment events, and programme presentations.

Represent the institution at industry and academic events.

Support cross-functional projects and institutional initiatives.

Collaborate with colleagues across academic disciplines.

Contribute to strengthening the institution's reputation within the hospitality sector.

Required Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

Hospitality Management

Tourism

Business Administration

Related discipline

Preferred

Master's Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.

Professional Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience within the hospitality industry.

Experience in senior operational or executive hotel management roles.

Minimum 5 years of higher education or professional training experience.

Experience teaching adult learners or executive education.

Practical knowledge of hotel operational systems and management tools.

Preferred

International hospitality experience.

Multi-property or corporate hotel experience.

Experience with leading hotel PMS platforms (e.g., Opera Cloud, Mews, Protel).

Experience in curriculum design or programme development.

Professional certifications from recognised hospitality organisations.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

Hotel Operations

Rooms Division

Front Office Management

Hospitality Strategy

Revenue Management principles

Hospitality Technology

Property Management Systems (PMS)

Sustainability in Hospitality

Guest Experience Management

Leadership and Team Management

Core Competencies

Teaching & Learning

Student-centred teaching

Experiential learning facilitation

Coaching and mentoring

Hospitality Expertise

Strategic hotel management

Operational excellence

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication