Lecturer, University Professor, Academic

The Lecturer position offers an exceptional opportunity for an educator who is passionate about shaping the next generation of thinkers and professionals. In this role, you'll engage directly with motivated students, bring your expertise into an environment that values innovation, and contribute to a department committed to academic excellence.

Permanent 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 2026 QS World University Ranking in Hospitality and Leisure Management and 2nd in employer reputation category.

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.

• Design and 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 demonstrating 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).

• Room Division
• Revenue Management
• Data Analytics
• Finance and Accounting
• Leadership

• Master's degree, 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 a relevant field.
• At least 6 years of academic teaching experience.
• Familiarity with technology and awareness of latest trends in business and education.
• Strong interest in 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.