Tourism Lecturer

7 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia The University of Newcastle Full time
About Us

The University of Newcastle's Newcastle Business School is renowned for its excellence in impactful research and strong industry engagement, solidifying its position as a leader in shaping business education.

Located at NUspace, the University's modern education precinct in the heart of Newcastle's CBD, Newcastle Business School offers an innovative and technology-enhanced teaching environment. This 'vertical campus' provides state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver a world-class student experience. In addition to Newcastle, we deliver programs in Sydney, Ourimbah, and through online learning platforms.

Our Key Achievements
  • We are accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards in business education.
  • We are ranked in the Top 175 globally for Business and Economics.
  • We are ranked in the Top 200 globally for Hospitality and Tourism Management.
  • We are ranked 28th globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
  • We are ranked 74th in the QS Sustainability Rankings.
  • 84% of our journal articles are published in Q1/Q2 journals, underscoring our research excellence.
Position Overview

In this teaching-focused position, you will deliver teaching and research in Tourism and lead the Newcastle Business School's Career Ready Graduates strategy. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and delivering high-quality teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Leading the Career Ready Graduates strategy, developing placement courses, industry engagement models, and integrating career readiness into the curriculum.
  • Building industry connections to support innovative research, knowledge exchange, work-integrated learning, and graduate employment opportunities.
  • Engaging in collaborative, interdisciplinary research that can impact the tourism field.
  • Co-supervising PhD students and contributing to the academic community through service and leadership.
About You

You will have a PhD in Tourism or a related area, and relevant experience in quality teaching and research. In addition, you will demonstrate:

  • A proven track record in leadership in the Career Ready Graduates area, including development of Career Ready Placement courses and models and engagement with industry.
  • Ability and willingness to teach in the first-year core course in management.
Remuneration and Benefits

The remuneration for this position is from $138,079 - $159,217 +17% superannuation, commensurate with experience. We offer a range of benefits and extras, including additional leave, flexible working, and discounts.

Why Relocate to Newcastle?

Newcastle, the second-largest city in New South Wales, offers an inspiring blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and professional opportunity. As a centre of economic growth and innovation, Newcastle is home to a diverse range of industries, providing a unique setting for academic research and collaboration. Just two hours from Sydney, the city combines relaxed coastal living with easy connectivity to major cities and tourist destinations, making it an ideal place to live and work.

We provide financial support for relocation expenses, assist with advice on housing, schools, and tours of the region, and have a dedicated team to support visa and immigration processes.


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