Programme Leader / Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management

Job description Key Responsibilities • Lead the academic, operational, and administrative management of the BSc in International Hospitality Management programme. • Ensure effective implementation of programme curriculum, teaching delivery, assessment, and quality assurance processes in line with ARIU and University of Derby regulations. • Serve as the primary academic liaison with the counterpart Programme Leader and relevant academic departments at the University of Derby. • Deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical learning sessions to undergraduate students across hospitality-related modules. • Design, prepare, assess, and moderate coursework, examinations, and other student assessments in accordance with institutional policies. • Provide academic advising, mentoring, and pastoral support to students to promote academic achievement, employability, and professional development. • Develop and maintain strong links with the hospitality industry to support internships, field visits, guest speakers, and experiential learning opportunities. • Contribute to programme enhancement initiatives, student recruitment events, open days, and employer engagement activities. • Support continuous improvement of the programme to ensure alignment with current hospitality industry trends and employer expectations. Skills Essential Requirements • A minimum of a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline. • A minimum of four (4) years of teaching experience in higher education, hospitality training, or a relevant professional learning environment. • Significant hospitality industry experience at supervisory or managerial level is required, preferably in Food & Beverage, Front Office, or Hotel Operations. • Demonstrated ability to bridge academic teaching with practical industry application. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to student-centred learning. • Experience in curriculum coordination, programme administration, or academic quality processes will be an advantage. • Candidates currently residing in Doha, Qatar, or willing to relocate to Qatar are encouraged to apply. Preferred Candidate Profile Preference will be given to candidates with: • Previous experience in hospitality higher education programme leadership. • Industry exposure within luxury hotels, international restaurant groups, or hospitality corporate training environments. • Experience in student internship supervision, employer engagement, and practical hospitality project delivery. • Familiarity with UK higher education quality standards or transnational education partnerships.