Instructor, Bachelor of Hospitality

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**

**Our school is proud of our ranking and this success is founded upon four things:
- Our world-class and incredibly passionate faculty and staff;
- Our strong programs, guided by industry and rooted in the human and practical skills our students need to succeed;
- 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**:

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

**Qualifications & Experience**:

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

**Job classification**:Instructor - S4001

**Salary range**:$94,000 - $97,000

**Hours Per Week**: 37.5

**Posting closing date**: Open until position is filled

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**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.

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