looking for an Associate/Assistant Professor to advance strategic management

Associate/Assistant Professor in Strategic Management and Innovation in Hospitality

Permanent 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 an Associate/Assistant Professor to advance strategic management

research and teaching in the hospitality sector, focusing on emerging trends

such as digital transformation, organizational strategy, and competitive

advantage. The selected candidate will also develop innovative frameworks to

address industry challenges, foster sustainable growth, and provide actionable

insights for practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Research (60% workload):
• Conduct research on competitive strategy,

digital transformation, and strategic innovation in hospitality

• Publish in leading academic journals and

secure external research funding

• Develop and enhance the Glion Research

& Innovation Center, actively fostering a vibrant research culture

within the institution

• Teaching (40% workload):
• Design and

deliver courses on strategic management, business model innovation, and

competitive analysis at undergraduate and graduate levels

• Use diverse

teaching methodologies, including simulations, real-world case studies,

and group projects, to enhance learning outcomes

• Mentor

students on thesis projects and provide academic advising

• Support

curriculum development and ensure course relevance to industry trends

Profile and

experiences:

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a

relevant field

• Expertise in

competitive strategy, digital transformation, and strategic innovation in

hospitality

• Strong track

record in publishing research on competitive strategy, digital

transformation, and strategic innovation in hospitality

• Research skills:

proven ability to design and conduct rigorous research, analyze data, and

write for academic publication

• Subject

Matter Expertise: deep knowledge and understanding of digital transformation, organizational strategy, and sustainability within the hospitality sector, with a focus on their impact on competitive advantage and long-term industry growth

• Communication

and interpersonal skills: strong written and oral communication skills,

interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues

and students from diverse backgrounds

• Language proficiency: fluency in English

is essential, proficiency in French is an advantage

Other

information:

• Type of contract: undefined period of time

contract

• Activity rate: 100%
• Location: Rue de l'Ondine 20, 1630 Bulle
• Start date: 01.09.2025