Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Management)

[What the role is]

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual in the field of hospitality, tourism and/or culinary management who is dedicated to inspiring and preparing learners for a successful career.

[What you will be working on]

The successful candidate is expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning

· Facilitate engaging, applied, and learner-centred learning experiences for both pre-employment training (PET) students and continuing education and training (CET) adult learners.

· Teach and assess modules across lifestyle, hospitality, tourism, culinary, marketing, communications, media, customer experience, and related business disciplines.

· Guide students in applied projects, internships, competitions, industry collaborations, and experiential learning activities.

· Mentor students in their academic, professional, and personal development.

Curriculum Development & Innovation

· Design, review, and enhance curriculum and learning materials aligned with industry trends and emerging business needs.

· Integrate contemporary pedagogical and andragogical approaches, including experiential, blended, and technology-enabled learning.

· Develop authentic assessments, case studies, simulations, and industry-based learning experiences.

· Incorporate emerging developments such as digital transformation, sustainability, consumer behaviour, AI-enabled marketing, content creation, and experience design into curriculum delivery.

Industry Engagement & Applied Projects

· Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry stakeholders, agencies, and professional bodies.

· Collaborate with industry partners on consultancy, applied research, live projects, learning journeys, and student development initiatives.

· Keep abreast of industry trends and translate workplace practices into meaningful educational experiences.

· Support industry events, networking engagements, competitions, and institutional initiatives that strengthen industry relevance and visibility.

Continuing Education & Adult Learning

· Design and deliver executive education, customised corporate training, and professional development workshops for adult learners.

· Facilitate skills upgrading programmes aligned with workforce transformation and industry development needs.

Academic & Institutional Contributions

· Contribute to school-level initiatives, committees, projects, and capability development efforts.

· Support outreach, student recruitment, branding, and engagement activities for the School and institution.

[What we are looking for]

Relevant qualifications in related disciplines

At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in hospitality, tourism, culinary, marketing, communications, media, customer experience, or related sectors.

Experience in customer-facing, service-oriented, or consumer-focused environments.

Strong communication, facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to integrate industry practices into applied learning experiences.

Passion for education, talent development, and lifelong learning.

Experience in student/adult learning, curriculum development, or industry engagement will be an advantage.

Familiarity with digital tools, analytics, content creation platforms, and emerging AI-enabled technologies will be beneficial

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in two or more of the following areas:

Hospitality & Tourism:

Hotel and lodging front office and front desk operations

Property Management Systems (PMS), including Opera systems

MICE, events and experiential concepts

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Culinary, Wine & Beverage

Food & beverage restaurant operations

Culinary concepts and menu knowledge

Food and ingredient product knowledge

Wine & beverage knowledge and appreciation

Food & beverage cost control and revenue management