Senior Professor of Hotel Management

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

  • Service Excellence

  • Hotel Performance Management

  • Hospitality Technology and PMS Systems

• Deliver engaging, student-centred learning using:

  • Business simulations

  • Case studies

  • Operational scenarios

  • 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.

3. Curriculum Development

• 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

  • Hotel Technology & PMS

  • 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.

• Participate in professional development activities.

• 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:

  • Hotel Management

  • Hospitality Management

  • Tourism

  • Business Administration

  • Related discipline

Preferred

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

Professional Experience

Essential

• 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

• Service Excellence

• Financial Performance

• Hotel KPIs

• 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

• Assessment design

• Coaching and mentoring

• Classroom engagement

Hospitality Expertise

• Strategic hotel management

• Operational excellence

• Service quality

• Business acumen

• Problem-solving

• Commercial awareness

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Presentation skills

• Stakeholder engagement

• Cross-cultural communication

Personal Effectiveness

• Collaboration

• Adaptability

• Innovation

• Professional integrity

• Continuous learning

• Results orientation