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Lecturer for Tourism and Destination Management 80-100%
- 12 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Luzern
Job summary
Join the Lucerne School of Business as a lecturer in Tourism and Destination Management! Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment with competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Develop and teach courses in tourism and destination management.
- Lead research projects and strengthen industry networks.
- Publish findings in academic and industry journals.
Skills
- Master's degree in tourism or related field; relevant experience required.
- Strong communication skills in German and English.
- Proven ability in project management and teamwork.
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About the job
Lecturer for Tourism and Destination Management 80-100%
Workplace Lucerne - Central Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionOccupation rate80% - 100%
Published10 March 2026Closing Date15 April 2026As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the forefront with its offerings. Forward-looking and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.
Lucerne School of Business is the Central Swiss competence center in the economically and socially significant areas of business and regional economics, banking and finance, communication and marketing, as well as tourism and mobility.
The Institute for Tourism and Mobility conducts research in the fields of tourism, mobility, and sustainability. It educates prospective tourism professionals as well as career changers and advises tourism and mobility experts.
From September 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for you as
Lecturer for Tourism and Destination Management 80 - 100%
Description
- As part of our tourism team, you are involved in the further development of our thematic focuses and strengthen our network in science and practice.
- You acquire, lead, and manage third-party funded research and service projects, thereby contributing to the further profiling of the institute.
- To ensure our developments in science and practice have an impact, you publish in scientific journals and practice-oriented magazines.
- You develop courses and teach in initial and continuing education. You maintain close contact with students and continuing education participants and supervise their work.
- There is the possibility to take over the management of the Bachelor program "International Sustainable Tourism" in cooperation with UN Tourism (due to the upcoming retirement of the current program director).
Requirements
- You have expertise in tourism, ideally with a focus on destination management, as well as a university degree.
- Several years of professional experience outside of universities distinguish you.
- You gladly take on responsibility and leadership tasks in research, service, and teaching.
- You have proven success in acquiring research and/or service projects.
- Your methodological-didactic skills and teaching experience at the tertiary education level facilitate your entry (but are not mandatory).
- You have a secure command of German in spoken and written form (ideally at native speaker level) and possess very good English skills.
We offer
We offer you:
We are committed to diversity and address everyone with our advertisements.
- A versatile and varied activity with plenty of room for initiative, independent work, and profiling.
- Development prospects and the possibility to take on professional and personnel coordination and leadership tasks.
- A team with diverse experiences and competencies in various subject areas.
- Interesting and responsible tasks in an innovative environment and an open, dynamic, and results-oriented organizational culture.
- Location- and time-flexible work as well as offers for personal development in research, consulting, and teaching.
We are committed to diversity and address everyone with our advertisements.
Contact and Address
The application deadline is 15 April 2026.
Professional inquiries
Prof. Dr. Fabian Weber
Co-l.eiter Competence Center Tourism
T 0041 (0)41 228 99 33
fabian.weber@hslu.ch
Professional inquiries
Prof. Dr. Fabian Weber
Co-l.eiter Competence Center Tourism
T 0041 (0)41 228 99 33
fabian.weber@hslu.ch
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