Instructor - Hospitality And Tourism Management (Hotels And Accommodations)

SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism is consistently recognized as one of the best hospitality schools in the world. We are proud to be the only institution in Canada to hold a Top 50 hospitality school ranking with both CEOWORLD Magazine and QS University Rankings.

Our prestigious reputation has been built on our progressive curriculum, strong relationships with industry and our unparalleled approach to applied education.

The Opportunity

The School of Hospitality and Tourism (H&T) is proud to be ranked as both as the number one hospitality school and number one Culinary school in Canada, and #18 in the world. The school is currently accepting applications for a full-time Hospitality and Tourism Management Instructor. Reporting to the Academic Chair, Hospitality and Tourism Management you will work with students and faculty in a team-oriented setting to champion innovation, inclusion and values of belonging. As a leader in your field, you will be accountable for promoting a positive and interactive learning environment with academic lectures and hands-on learning, events and activities to inspire the future leaders of our industry. In addition, the successful applicant will have a record of scholarly activity in Hospitality and the technical skills to support an applied learning environment.

Our school is proud of our ranking and this success is founded upon four things:

• Our strong programs, guided by industry and rooted in the human and practical skills our students need to succeed;
• Our world-class and incredibly passionate faculty and staff;
• Our deep commitment to immersive and real-world learning; and
• Our alumni who continue to make extraordinary impact as professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs

With an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, the school trains approx. 1,200 students each year in addition to operating hotel practicums, live-classroom food and beverage venues and North America’s only student-run travel centre. Add continuing education, corporate training and research to the mix, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind school that attracts top talent from around the world.

Working collaboratively with the school leadership team, faculty, staff, SAIT community and industry, you will help us on our journey to become recognized as one of the world’s preeminent schools in hospitality, tourism and culinary arts education. Student success is the bedrock of our success, and as such you will be a champion of student experience, program excellence and innovation.

The Role

• Promote and support SAIT and the School of Hospitality and Tourism’s vision, mission statement and education plan
• Coordinate classroom delivery and assessments with faculty colleagues
• Prepare additional study materials for learners
• Provide ongoing academic support, guidance and advice to learners and potential learners
• Maintain and develop relationships with academic colleagues
• Pursue professional development to nurture and build upon expertise in fields of practice and in the field of teaching and learning.
• Maintain and develop contacts in relevant industry sectors
• Participate in program and school meetings
• Stay current on industry trends and changes in hospitality management standards to ensure that program content delivered is relevant and current
• Prepare and present courses, lessons plans, lectures, assignments, evaluations, examinations and learning activities
• Deliver engaging courses in hospitality and tourism management to diploma and undergraduate students using a combination of theoretical content and active, applied instructional methods
• Participate in scholarly activity related to your field or area of expertise, pursue external funding, and disseminate knowledge
• Stay abreast of emerging pedagogical and andragogical issues and educational technologies
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet the emerging, evolving needs of SAIT and its students
• Assist in the development and maintenance of curriculum and program quality reviews
• Create fair, inclusive, respectful, safe, transparent learning environments
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely, summative and formative feedback

Qualifications

• International work and/or teaching experience an asset
• A record of scholarly activity including publication and dissemination of research on relevant hospitality/tourism topics is strongly preferred
• Strong network of contacts with other professionals, organizations and employers
• A proven dedication to continual, lifelong learning
• Minimum completed master’s degree in hospitality & tourism management or business/management with a hospitality/tourism focus.
• Senior management industry experience in hospitality/tourism with experience that may include: finance, strategic planning, operations, leadership, analytics, sustainability, and business planning
• Knowledge of property management system, OPERA is an asset
• Financial expertise is required as some courses are financial in nature
• A PhD in hospitality/tourism management or a related field would be an asset
• Previous instructional/facilitation experience at the post-secondary level and/or demonstrated teaching skills in the workplace are assets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a diverse team environment

Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001

Salary range: $92,833.00 - $99,066.00

# of positions: 1

Posting closing date: May 31, 2023

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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