Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Hospitality Business Programme)

Job no: 498582
Department: Business, Communication and Design
Contract type: Contract, Permanent

FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY  

The University: The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. Our faculty work closely with the industry on translational research and innovation as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience, attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy.

The Hospitality Business Programme (BHB): The Bachelor of Hospitality Business with Honours is a direct honours degree programme. It is the first and only hospitality business degree programme offered by an autonomous university in Singapore. The programme aims to nurture hospitality leaders who are passionate about making positive and tangible contributions to the industry.

Qualifications: Applicants must be committed to excellence in discovery, teaching, and service to the hospitality and tourism industries. An applicant is required to have a Doctoral Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or a related field (e.g., Data Analytics, Big Data, Entrepreneurship, Asset Management, AI), preferably with extensive management experience in the hospitality and tourism business, excellent teaching experience, and a strong publication record (e.g., industry or community reports), or has the potential to excel in these three areas.

Principal Duties: The Hospitality Business Programme (BHB) is seeking a Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in one or two of the following areas:

• Hospitality Tech / Digitalization / AI Application in Hospitality and Tourism / AI Marketing
• Data Analytics / Big Data
• Hospitality Investment and Development / Asset Management
• (Hospitality) Entrepreneurship

Additionally, the successful candidate will conduct funded industry-relevant research, teach courses in their areas of expertise, and supervise capstone students in relevant topics. They are also granted paid leave to undertake consultancy work with industry and/or spend time attached to industry.

As a young university, we encourage innovation and seek the most qualified candidates to join us in realising our vision. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding for industry-relevant research, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled and work-ready graduates.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the SIT website (https://careers.singaporetech.edu.sg/en/job/498582). If you have specific questions about this opportunity, don't hesitate to contact the programme leader, Dr. Liu Zhaoping, or the Cluster Director, Dr. Koh Sze Kee, via HR_Faculty@singaporetech.edu.sg.