JVisiting Lecturers and Professors 2026.01
Temporary contract / Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Les Roches, part of Sommet Education group, is a globally renowned institution shaping the future of hospitality and the experience economy through transformative and experiential education in 3 campuses: Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
2nd in the 2025 QS World University Ranking in Hospitality and Leisure Management.
Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.
Les Roches Marbella, certified ISO-14001 and ISO-9001.
Our values, Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service, are the foundation of our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.
At least a Master, a PhD or Doctorate is required, if involved in research activities
Any other pedagogical and professional diploma and background is an asset
10 years of professional experience in the industry in relevant field
At least 6 years of academic teaching
Familiarity with technology and aware of latest trends in business and education
A strong interest for teaching and strong teaching ability or potential thereof
Fluent in English, French is a plus
IT literate
Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Experience in working in a multicultural environment
TEACHING
Design, preparation of courses (teaching is reduced if required to deliver more than four distinctly different courses)
Demonstrate techniques of constructive alignment in course design following the Les Roches teaching and learning philosophy as described in the Faculty and Assessment Handbooks. This includes course descriptions, learning outcomes, undergraduate/graduate competencies and assessment strategies.
Write a Scheme of Work (SOW) for each course to demonstrate the above: listing activities, timing and evidence of learning outcomes achieved.
Design appropriate and varied teaching, learning and assessing activities to promote active learning, including a comprehensive integration of Moodle in delivery.
Apply the APA referencing system to all course material and content where appropriate.
Course delivery and availability to students
Assessment of student learning
An aggregate score obtained in the student course evaluation for questions relating to acquisition of knowledge and skills and assessment of at least 3.5.
Assessment outlines, exam papers, grading rubrics, feedback to students and assessment moderation data (where available) showing evidence of good practice.
Student Grading Statistics which demonstrate established good practice as outlined in the Assessment Handbook.
Development of knowledge and skills and participation in faculty development activities
A comprehensive and well-documented reflection on own teaching philosophy and practice using the form in the portfolio template and demonstration of change resulting from these reflections.
Attendance of workshops, seminars and meetings with FDT with evidence of improvements to teaching practice.
Active participation in one or more pathway(s).
Incorporation of student feedback and class observation data into planning of courses
Participation in peer observation of teaching practice with constructive feedback (if applicable).
Area of specialization
Room Divison
Revenue Management
Data Analytics
Finance and Accounting
Leadership
