Lecturer (International Hospitality and Tourism Business Management)

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School is a triple accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), placing us within a global elite of institutions for business education and research. We offer a full range of programmes to approximately 10,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA qualifications and are the UK sector leader for degree apprenticeships.

With over 2,000 students and 65 academic staff, the Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management is an ambitious, diverse, and industry engaged department within the Faculty of Business and Law.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to join our Hospitality and Tourism team to support the delivery and continued development of our new BSc International Hospitality and Tourism Business Management programme. This innovative programme combines international hospitality, tourism, business management, digital innovation, sustainability, and work integrated learning to prepare graduates for leadership careers within the global visitor economy.

Role
This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week).

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, research-informed teaching, curriculum development, student support, and scholarly activity across our undergraduate provision. They will bring an in-depth understanding of contemporary hospitality and tourism business practice and the ability to translate professional and academic experience into engaging, practice-based learning.

We are seeking an individual with academic and industry experience within hospitality, tourism, or the wider visitor economy, who can contribute to the continued development of our BSc International Hospitality and Tourism Business Management programme. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in one or more areas including hospitality and tourism sales and marketing, digital innovation and emerging technologies, commercial awareness and revenue management, customer experience, people and talent management, operations, strategic leadership, data informed decision making, business analytics, sustainability, and responsible business practice. They will contribute to an inclusive, innovative, and industry engaged learning environment that prepares students for successful careers in the global hospitality and tourism sector.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate qualification at Master's level, or equivalent professional qualification and experience, alongside relevant hospitality and/or tourism industry experience.

Application
If you would like to join our team and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter via our application portal (available on our website, accessed by the 'Apply' button). For informal enquiries, please contact Pamela Reckert (Deputy Head of Department OTEHM), p.reckert@mmu.ac.uk.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.