As part of the creation of a new position, we are looking for an Associate Professor with broad expertise in Hospitality/Gastronomy/Wine & Beverage Management.
This position will be part a permanent contract (CDI), starting in January or September 2027 , to join our permanent Faculty team.

Job description :

1/Teaching (250+/- 10% hours face-to-face per academic year) :
-Teaching at Bachelor level within the area of expertise;
-Supervising students in pedagogical projects or academic work ;
-Contributing to innovative teaching and learning methods ;
-Carrying out assessments within the academic framework set by syllabi ;
-Contributing actively to the development of programs and syllabi ;
-Ensuring administrative and academic follow-up ;
-Maintaining a solid national and international contacts network in the higher education and hospitality/gastronomy sector ;

2/Research :
-Publishing in top peer-reviewed journals related to Tourism & Hospitality Management (ranked in FNEGE/ABS, SCOPUS-indexed);
-Participating in the research activities of the Institut Lyfe ;
-Conducting research and building synergies to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches in Hospitality/Gastronomy/Wine & Beverage ;
-Leading an international research team and supervise early-career researchers or students ;
-Contributing to securing funding to support research activities or research projects ;

3/Service :
-Participating in Open Days, virtual Open Days, and student recruitment panels/interviews ;
-Contributing to teaching-related activities (class councils, thesis/dissertation defense committees, etc.) ;
-Contributing to discussions on the evolution of the professions and the need to update syllabi and educational resources ;
-Representing Institut Lyfe in professional associations

This list of is not exhaustive, and you may also be required to take on cross-functional projects and assignments that contribute to the overall performance of the team.

Required :

-A Doctorate degree (PhD) in Hospitality or Tourism Management
-At least 5 years of teaching experience in similar programs
-Demonstrated ability to publish in reputable academic journals (e.g. FNEGE, ABS, Scopus)
-Well-developed pipeline of research projects
-Experienced with innovative learning approaches
-Ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications
-Full proficiency in English

Desirable:
-Experience in the hotel-restaurant or culinary arts sector
-Working proficiency in French

Terms of contract :

- Contract : permanent contract, from January or September 2027
- Gross annual salary : 55K€ - 65K€ (depending on profile and experience) + publication bonuses
- Benefits : Meals benefits, compulsory health insurance, preferential rates at Group restaurants and hotels, sustainable mobility package, covering 50% of public transport costs;
- Place of work : 25 Ch. du Trouillat, 69130 ECULLY

The Institut Lyfe is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.

How to apply:
If you are interested, you must send the following documents in French or English :
- A cover letter, stating salary expectations
- A detailed resume (including 2 references to contact)
- A detailed list of courses taught
- Teaching assessment if available

Please note that incomplete applications (e.g. a CV only) will NOT be considered.