Tourism Management (Tertiary Level)

Position Title: Tourism Management Instructor

Department: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Reporting To: Academic Head / Program Head

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver lectures, workshops, and experiential learning activities in line with CHED and institutional standards.
• Design lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment tools aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Facilitate practical training in areas such as tour operations, travel services, events management, and destination studies.
• Provide mentoring, consultation, and academic support to students.
• Participate in faculty development programs, departmental meetings, and institutional events.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance, and academic performance monitoring.
• Promote global citizenship, cultural awareness, and sustainable tourism practices in teaching.
• Uphold classroom discipline, academic integrity, and professional ethics.

I. Educational Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management, Travel Management, Hospitality, or related fields.
• A Master’s degree or graduate units in Tourism, Hospitality, or Education is an advantage.
• TESDA/industry certifications (e.g., Tour Guiding, Events Management, Ticketing/Reservation Systems) are desirable.

II. Experience Level

• With 0–3 years of teaching or professional experience in the tourism, travel, and events industry.
• Fresh graduates with excellent academic standing, OJT/internship experience, and strong communication skills are welcome to apply.

III. Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge in Tourism and Hospitality Operations, Events Management, Sustainable Tourism, Philippine and Global Tourism Geography, and Tourism Marketing.
• Familiarity with airline systems, travel agency operations, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) is a plus.
• Proficiency in instructional design, outcomes-based education (OBE), and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Effective classroom management, student engagement, and industry integration strategies.
• Competence in research, curriculum enhancement, and critical thinking facilitation.

IV. Working Conditions

• Dynamic, student-centered academic environment.
• Collaborative faculty culture with strong industry linkages.
• Teaching load may include laboratory, fieldwork, and evening classes depending on student enrollment.
• May be required to assist in tourism-related events, study tours, and internship coordination.

V. Desired Traits and Attributes

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and passion for tourism education.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Adaptive to diverse learners and innovative teaching strategies.
• Committed to student development, academic excellence, and sustainable tourism advocacy.