Professor, Tourism

**INTERNAL CLOSING DATE**:April 17, 2023

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**Land**_ _**Acknowledgement**
- George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

**Equity Statement**_ _**

**GBC Vision**
- To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._

**Position Description**:
The **Professor, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management** is responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing an effective, learning-centered environment for students through the design and delivery of curriculum within the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at George Brown. The professor will teach courses to students in all years at the degree/ diploma level, in the **Hospitality -Tourism & Hospitality Management Program (H130)** in addition to other degrees, diplomas and certificate level courses when required.

**Education / Certification / Designation**:

- PhD. Required in Tourism/Business or related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Current certifications or professional designations in the related field is an asset.

**Experience**:

- A minimum of 8 years business experience in a leading position in the areas of management, sales, economics, communications, and leadership are required.
- A minimum of 5 years teaching experience at a post-secondary level, incorporating active learning strategies in online, hybrid, flexible, and in-person classes.
- A history of scholarship and peer reviewed publications will be an asset.
- Prior post-secondary teaching training and experience in adult instructions techniques, and curriculum design experience will be preferred and will be applied in a variety of teaching and learning settings.

**Knowledge / Skills Set:
- A thorough knowledge of current trends in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry, with proven ability to teach the entry-level practitioner in the classroom and lab setting will be required. Academic leadership experience in a post-secondary program is an asset.
- Must have experience with advanced learning technology, including online delivery.
- Involvement in innovation and professional development related to teaching, use of technology, and student success.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and life-long learning.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Areas of expertise will include Global Tourism Management, Global Business Strategies, Data Analytics, Communications, Hospitality/ Tourism Marketing, Project Management, Tourism Operations, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Financial Management.

**Interview process will consist of a mock teaching experience and, in some cases, a practical skills component.**

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**Notes**:

- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. Official transcripts required.
- In addition to the screening qualifications listed for the position advertised, the duties of a professor and complementary competencies will be found in the **Professor Position Profile**.

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