Visiting Lecturer

Temporary contract / Bulle, Switzerland

Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), in the top 5 for Hospitality & Leisure Management by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1962, GIHE is a private Swiss institution offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in hospitality, luxury and event management to an international student body across three campuses in Glion and Bulle, Switzerland, and London, UK.

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

We are looking for new Visiting Lecturers whose responsibilities will be to design, deliver courses and student experiences through pedagogical and extra-curricular learning activities. This mission requires an entrepreneurial mindset, combined with an in-depth understanding of the higher education context.

We are looking to cover the following courses (all Bachelor levels):

• Business development and strategy
• Sustainability in ethical business
• Business and academic research methods
• Concept development and entrepreneurship in food and beverage management
• Economics for hospitality and the tourism Industry
• Luxury brand strategy
• International event management

If you have experiences in one of above-mentioned areas and if you recognize yourself in the below job description, please do not hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or Graduate level courses according to the academic program
• Prepare and update teaching material to the standards required by the school
• Deliver course content in the required delivery mode and develop skills based on the course description and learning level
• Teach in a participative, relevant, and dynamic manner
• Link classroom and independent learning activities to course learning outcomes, transferable skills and assessment requirements
• Prepare and grade assessments, examinations, course work and course projects in a timely fashion and in accordance with internal quality procedures
• Take part in academic mentoring/advising/counselling of students
• Apply quality processes with regards to online teaching strategies and online learning platform
• Develop teaching practice through workshops and workshops and faculty development activities
• Manage classroom environment in a professional manner
• Contribute to program review, design and curriculum development
• Participate in course review and evaluation
• Participate in the Internal Verification process
• Participate in peer-to-peer classroom observation
• Participate in external accreditation reviews
• Participate in external examiner reviews
• Participate in Program Committee
• Review and adapt courses to maintain student experience and according to latest industry trends when applicable
• Be seen as a role model to students academically and professionally
• Demonstrate a dedicated and motivated approach to the educational process and students learning
• Respect diversity, cultural, and linguistic differences
• Ensure equality in all dealings with students when applying regulations and academic standards
• Contribute to enforcing the code of conduct with fairness and equality
• Participate in student induction activities
• Conduct tasks as required by Management
• Develop a hospitality professional network
• Participation in internal bodies (AFC, employee committee)
• Develop own skills in learning technologies as appropriate
• Conduct tasks as required by Management

Profile and experiences:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field. A comprehensive industry or teaching experience along with a Bachelor’s Degree will also be considered
• Ideally a track record of teaching experience in the corresponding subject area or training and development in a professional setting
• Familiarity with technology and aware of latest trends in hospitality business and education
• A strong interest for teaching and a strong teaching ability
• Fluent in English, French is a plus
• IT literate
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment

Other information:

• Type of contract: defined period of time contract from 21.02.2025 until 31.07.2025
• Location: Rue de l'Ondine 20, 1630 Bulle
• Activity rate: depending on the courses for which you will apply (details will be shared with selected candidates)