Faculty - Business (Tourism Management)

About the role

HCT is hiring a full-time faculty member in Business (Tourism Management) to teach second-language learners in a student-centred environment that respects their culture and traditions. The post involves teaching, advising, research, service and administrative duties, with a workload of at least 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday assignments).

Key responsibilities

• Teach courses using a practical, applied approach, adapting to the needs of second-language students and using educational technology.
• Assess students continuously, give feedback and update grades; contribute to question banks and assessments.
• Advise students, recommend at-risk action plans, mentor during internships and work placements, and hold regular office hours.
• Conduct applied research, attend conferences, mentor student research and serve on committees and as adviser to student groups.
• Maintain teaching facilities, prepare electronic course assessment files and reports, handle course management, revise courses and curricula, and invigilate assessments.
• Coach and mentor subordinates, help recruit and develop UAE Nationals, and promote organisational resilience.

Required profile

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, or a Master's degree with a professional certification and 5 years of teaching and industry experience.
• A Bachelor's degree may be considered with extensive industry experience and certification.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in the relevant discipline; 3 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience developing curriculum to accreditation and international standards, and using educational technology in teaching.