Sustainable Tourism Management: Associate Professor

The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education.

With more than 600 staff and over 6,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences which incorporate innovative technological interventions, to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

**Your Commitment**

Education and Experience Requirements Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria is provided below.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**

PhD and a Master's degrees in Tourism Management or related discipline from an internationally recognized university with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university

**For Assistant Professor**

**Experience**
- A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience in human resource management or related field.
- A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in top tier journals.
- Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students.
- Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Professional Certification in sustainable Tourism or a related field.
- Diploma in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred.
- 6+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
- Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
- Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

**For Associate Professor**

**Experience**
- A minimum of 8 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience in human resource management or related field.
- A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in top tier journals.
- Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students.
- Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Professional Certification in sustainable Tourism or a related field.
- Diploma in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred.
- 10+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
- Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
- Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

**Other Required Skills**:

- Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
- Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
- Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
- Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
- Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.
- Ability to initiate applied research projects.

**How to Apply