Lecturer Tourism and Digitalisation 80 – 100%

About the job

• You acquire, lead and manage third-party funded research and consultancy projects, thereby contributing to the further profiling of the ITM.
• You initiate and work on projects related to data-driven innovations and new digital technologies in the field of tourism (e.g. data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, blockchain technologies).
• You participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives of the university, especially within the framework of the "Blockchain Zug – Joint Research Initiative".
• You publish in scientific journals and practice-oriented magazines.
• You advance your own digitalisation-related research topics in the field of tourism and strengthen our network.
• You develop courses and teach in initial and continuing education programmes.
• You maintain close contact with students and supervise their work.

• You hold a university degree in business administration or economics with a doctorate.
• You have expertise in the field of tourism (and/or mobility), especially with a focus on digitalisation.
• You are interested in the application of new technologies and data-based approaches in tourism and mobility and ideally bring corresponding research or practical experience.
• You have several years of professional experience outside of universities.
• Solid professional experience in the university environment (university of applied sciences or university) is an advantage.
• You enjoy taking on responsibility and leadership roles in research and teaching.
• You have proven success in acquiring larger research projects.
• Your methodological-didactic skills and teaching experience at tertiary education level facilitate your entry.
• You have a secure command of German, both spoken and written (ideally at native speaker level), and possess good English skills.

• A varied and diverse role with plenty of scope for initiative, independent work and profiling.
• Prospects for further development and the possibility of taking on professional and personnel coordination and leadership tasks.
• A team with diverse experience and competencies in various subject areas.
• Interesting and responsible tasks in an innovative environment and an open, dynamic and results-oriented organisational culture.
• Flexible working location and hours as well as opportunities for personal development in research, consultancy and teaching.

Prof. Dr Fabian Weber
Co-Head Competence Centre Tourism
T +41 41 228 99 33
fabian.weber@hslu.ch

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