The University of Aruba is a young, dynamic, and growing university that was founded in 1988 and now consists of four faculties, namely the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Accounting, Finance & Marketing, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies, and the Faculty of Arts and Science. Our primary activity is to provide high-quality education.

For our Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies we are looking for a highly motivated:

Lecturer

Management and Hospitality Operations in Tourism

(1.0 fte)

Your key responsibilities are: 

• Deliver engaging and high-quality lectures, workshops, and practical management and hospitality operations sessions.
• Develop and update course materials to align with current industry trends, island needs, and academic best practices.
• Supervise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
• Able to conduct research or industry-related hospitality, tourism, and management projects.
• Collaborate with faculty members and industry partners to enhance the learning experience.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in academic advising and contribute to student success initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the faculty’s mission to bridge the gap between academia and the hospitality and tourism industry for small islands highly dependent on tourism.
• Foster community engagement through partnerships, service-learning projects, and industry collaborations.

The ideal candidate has:

• A master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A strong background in the hospitality and tourism industry and a passion for education.
• The lecturer will play a vital role in preparing students for careers in the dynamic field of international tourism and hospitality by delivering high-quality teaching and fostering industry connections.
• Industry experience in hospitality, tourism management, or a related sector is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus, preferably in higher education.
• Strong affinity with education and student-centered learning.
• Research experience or willingness to engage in academic research is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an international and diverse academic environment.
• Fluent in English (knowledge of Papiamento and/or Dutch is an advantage).

Competencies and soft skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a multicultural learning environment.
• Innovative teaching methods and student engagement strategies.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism and ability to inspire students through real-world examples.
• Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to embrace new challenges in higher education.

We offer a pleasant working environment within a small university with around 800 students that is in full development. The small scale of our organization means that we offer a diversity of work and roles, from providing teaching and conducting research to holding administrative positions.

This position involves a 40 hours work week and a salary in accordance with the remuneration scheme of the University of Aruba. The appointment is for a contract period of one (1) to three (3) years with the possibility of a contract extension based on a good performance evaluation and unchanged organization conditions. Part of our secondary employment conditions includes 30 vacation days, 13 ATV days, a vacation allowance, a pension plan, additional health insurance, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Interested? Submit your application through https://careers.portal.ua.aw/ before May 20, 2025. If you need further information regarding the position, please contact the Dean at sue-ann.lee@ua.aw or hrm@ua.aw. One (or more) job interviews, a medical exam, an assessment test, and a certificate of good conduct are in accordance with our rules of application and a standard part of our recruitment and selection procedure.