Associate Professor/Professor in Hospitality and/or Hotel Management

About the opportunity
The Department of Tourism Sport and Hotel Management offers internationally recognised degrees in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Event Management, Sport Management and Property and Real Estate Management. Our Hospitality and Tourism field has been ranked 1st in Australia and 5th globally by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), formally Shanghai Rankings, which evaluates universities worldwide.

Our team of expert staff proudly support students to think creatively, ethically and develop sustainable business solutions. We are seeking applications from talented individuals within Australia and abroad with outstanding academic achievement, communication, and leadership skills in order to contribute to the overall culture of excellence in research, learning and teaching, and engagement within the Department.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake high quality research, contribute to the design of curriculum and delivery of teaching in the area of Hospitality and/or Hotel Management, and actively and effectively supervise honours, post-graduate and PhD candidatures.

This is a full time, continuing, position based at the Nathan or Gold Coast campus and it is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role. Further, you may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises, which the University currently has or may subsequently acquire or at any premises at which it may from time to time provide services.

About you
The successful candidate will possess a PhD in Hospitality or Hotel Management or other relevant discipline. You will have an excellent record of publications that will ensure that Griffith continues our outstanding achievements in research. A demonstrated ability to network effectively will ensure that working relationships are improved both internally and with government, industry and community stakeholders. In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge, skills and leadership in teaching and curriculum / program development at the tertiary education level, and a proven ability in the administration of University courses and programs.

We stand for making a difference in the world, being innovative and caring about students. If this opportunity resonates with you and your ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary range
The appointment will be at Academic Level D (Associate Professor) or Level E (Professor), depending on the attributes and experience of the successful applicant.

Professor, Level E base salary: $186,531 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation.
Associate Professor, Level D base salary: $144,806 - $159,532 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description for the level of position in which you are applying PD_Academic Level D  / PD_Academic Level E )
• Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:
  • Full name, address, telephone number and email address;
  • Details of education, professional training and qualifications;
  • Employment history, including present position and details of relevant professional, consulting or industry experience;
  • Research interests and list of publications;
  • Research grants awarded and any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies, community services etc. 

Note: Application attachments should be saved as .doc, .docx or .pdf only. File names should be no more than 25 characters long and should include letters and numbers only.

What Griffith University offers
Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends around the world.

At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information
For further information about this role, please contact Associate Professor Sacha Reid, Head of Department, Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management on +61 (0) 7 373 56559 or [email protected] .

For application queries, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish to discuss First Peoples Employment further, please contact Joshua Long, Talent Management Partner (First Peoples) on (07) 3735 5403 or [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 17th December 2021 at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.