Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism

Qualifications & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or any other related qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional and/or academic experience in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field.
• Demonstrated academic and/or professional experience in Hospitality Management, Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Planning and Development, Hotel Operations, Food and Beverage Management, Accommodation Operations, or Event Management.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and facilitating undergraduate modules in Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism.
• Experience in developing engaging face-to-face, blended, and online learning materials.
• Experience in facilitating practical learning activities, including laboratory sessions, simulations, field trips, and industry-based learning.
• Experience in supervising Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), internships, academic projects, and student research.
• Demonstrated experience in academic advising, mentoring, student support, and pastoral care.
• Experience in assessment development, marking, moderation, invigilation, and provision of constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated involvement in research, innovation, and community engagement.
• Experience in applying innovative teaching methodologies, research-based approaches, digital pedagogy, and educational technologies.
• Professional certifications in hospitality and tourism would be an added advantage.
• Research publications, grant acquisition, international collaboration, industry engagement, and consultancy experience would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainable tourism and higher education would be an added advantage.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate modules in Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism.
• Develop engaging learning materials for face-to-face, blended, and online delivery.
• Facilitate practical laboratory sessions, simulations, field trips, and industry-based learning activities.
• Supervise Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), internships, academic projects, and student research.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and pastoral support to students.
• Monitor student performance and implement appropriate intervention strategies to improve student retention and success.
• Plan and prepare teaching notes, learning activities, and other teaching support materials.
• Apply appropriate teaching pedagogies and integrate Information Technology and digital learning technologies, including platforms such as Blackboard, into teaching and learning.
• Monitor student attendance and maintain accurate student records and data.
• Participate in departmental, team, and faculty meetings as required.
• Provide academic support for assessment-related activities, including assessment development, marking, moderation, invigilation, and timely submission of marks.
• Provide students with constructive feedback to support their academic development.
• Participate actively in research and innovation within the area of specialisation.
• Continuously update knowledge and understanding of the field and engage in professional development activities.
• Undertake research through publications, conferences, seminars, and other scholarly activities.
• Use leading pedagogical approaches, research-based methodologies, innovative instructional technologies, and comprehensive assessment practices to improve student learning outcomes.
• Promote positive social change through sustainable community engagement activities and related research projects.
• Promote academic integrity, professionalism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and student-centred learning.
• Comply with University policies, procedures, quality management systems, confidentiality requirements, data protection requirements, and applicable Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) requirements.
• Perform any other duties as allocated by the University or Faculty leadership.

Core Competencies

• Strong subject knowledge in Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism.
• Strong curriculum and micro-content development skills.
• Strong teaching, facilitation, and student-support skills.
• Demonstrated research and innovation capability.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong digital pedagogy and educational technology skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver results and meet deadlines.
• Strong planning, organising, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, academic excellence, and commitment to student-centred learning.
• Ability to contribute to sustainable tourism, community engagement, and industry-relevant learning.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Closing Date: November 26, 2026

Please note:

• Only applications submitted through the above link will be accepted.
• Shortlisting will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, teaching and learning capabilities, research and innovation potential, and general disposition.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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