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United Arab Emirates

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About the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and Jumeirah

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM) in Dubai is one of the world\'s leading hospitality business management schools and an integral part of the global luxury hotel company, Jumeirah Group. It is a leading provider of university-level hospitality business education and offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees designed to develop the hospitality leaders of the future. All programmes of study are fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates, the Institute of Hospitality in the United Kingdom and THE-ICE (International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education) in Australia. It is also a higher education member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different\xe2\x84\xa2 brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 25 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Professor be responsible for instructing and mentoring students, conducting, and publishing original research within their discipline, and service to the Academy.

Teaching

• Teach and support undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Teach selected subjects in the discipline on Hospitality Management / Tourism management / Business management / Digital Marketing / CRM & Data Analytics / Consumer & Tourist Behavior / Tourism Economics / Strategic Management / Research Methods / Luxury Management / Leadership / Revenue Optimization / Digital Transformation etc.
• Participate in the development, assessment, and revision of academic courses and programmes.
• Advise and mentor students on academic, career, and personal development.
• Develop and revise syllabi ensuring that they remain current and relevant.
• Supervise students\' research projects, theses, or dissertations.
• Stay updated with latest advancements in their field through continuous learning, attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Research

• Engage with professional bodies and associations related to the Academy.
• Conduct original research in line with the Academy\'s research strategy.
• Publish research in reputable journals, books, or conference proceedings.
• Secure external funding for consultancy projects or grants to support research activities.
• Ensure that all teaching and research activities uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct.

Service

• Develop and/or present professional development courses when required to facilitate the development of industry colleagues.
• Provide support to the organization of academy events, partner Institutions academy visits & community activities.
• Serve on Academy committees or working groups.
• Contribute to functions such as accreditation processes, Quality assurance and strategic planning.
• Engage in outreach activities, sharing expertise with the local community or society at large.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the scale and grade of the post.
• Comply with annual goal setting and performance review.
• Comply with Academy policies and procedures.

About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications.

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in a hospitality/Business related undergraduate programme (masters preferred)
• A minimum of two years of experience in curriculum/course design.
• Must have a portfolio of research activities that offer a realistic prospect of publication in international refereed journals.
• Operational experience in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Team player, able to foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Provide a secure, safe, challenging, and friendly learning environment.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

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