(Senior) Lecturer in Tourism Marketing
at the
Department of Management,
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
College of Business and LawChristchurch, New Zealand
- Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (i.e. permanent) position
The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 10th June 2018 (midnight, NZ time)
The UC Business School, in Christchurch, New Zealand, invites applications for the continuing/tenured position of lecturer/senior lecturer in tourism marketing. The Canterbury region, where the Business School is located, is New Zealand’s fastest growing regional economy, and is rapidly transforming its economic base to meet the future needs of business. One of the economic pillars of this region is the tourism and hospitality industry and the success of this industry resides on the many family owned small and medium enterprises. New Zealand Trade & Enterprise has described Canterbury as an incubator for those with big aspirations. With its picture-perfect scenery, numerous parks, outdoor recreational activities, and first-rate health and educational facilities, the Canterbury region offers unmatched quality of life.
The lecturer/senior lecturer position is located in the Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (MME). MME is one of three constituent departments/units in the UC Business School, and is one of the leading business departments within New Zealand. In the 2012 Performance-Based Research Funding rankings, the Department was ranked first in Marketing and Tourism, and second in Management. MME provides a vibrant and collegial environment, internal research funding and sabbatical leave, and since 2014, has been located in a newly refurbished building in the heart of the Ilam campus.
Applicants should have a strong record of publications in internationally recognised high-quality academic journals and some experience in the supervision of thesis students (commensurate with the academic rank being applied for); some experience in academic leadership is desirable; and have good teaching skills. Some experience in securing research grants is desirable. Applicants should have experience and/or be willing to teach basic and advanced courses in marketing and/or management, introductory and advanced courses in tourism and hospitality management. Candidates with industry and/or teaching experience in hospitality management/marketing, events management/marketing, and/or sustainable tourism management would be strongly considered for the position.
The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of “People Prepared to Make a Difference”. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
For information about the range of benefits in joining UC please visit us online at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume and any additional attachments combined into one document and submitted online.
Should you wish to e-mail any additional attachments or have queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Recruitment Coordinator, Michelle Davies (michelle.davies@canterbury.ac.nz)
Candidates who are shortlisted for the position will be expected to be available for a Skype interview in late July. Candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be expected to travel to Christchurch, New Zealand during the weeks of 6th to 24th August.
For further information only about this role please contact (Associate Professor Jörg Finsterwalder, joerg.finsterwalder@canterbury.ac.nz). Please apply directly online at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.
