SL302357-Fall 2024-TRMH*6100 Foundations of Tourism and Hospitality Theories

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Mgt.
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2024
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
1
Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?
A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
TRMH*6100
Course Name: 
Foundations of Tourism and Hospitality Theories
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The course is designed to discuss theoretical concepts and theories which provide an understanding of societal, managerial and strategic aspects of tourism and hospitality. An emphasis will also be placed on key theories and concepts of relevant disciplines which may affect tourism and hospitality research. The course is the first step in developing a thesis proposal and, eventually, doing your thesis.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
10
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
PHD
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
PHD in Hospitality and Tourism Managment
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
PHD degree in with extensive knowledge in the Foundations of Tourism and Hospitality. Research and understanding of the global nature of tourism and hospitality sectors.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
TBD
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 6, 2024 to December 20, 2024
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,230.97 (effective 2023/24)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, August 9, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
hftmpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Contact Mark Holmes, Intern Director of School of Hospitality or Barb Piccoli at bpiccoli@uoguelph.ca

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