Lecturer in Tourism and Event Management
- School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Academic Level B - $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI)
School of Business and Creative Industries: Ready to make an impact in a dynamic world?
Are you driven to make a difference in a constantly evolving world? We invite passionate educators and industry experts to join our inspiring team within the School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI). Our mission is “educating to make a difference”, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head-on. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, you'll play a key role in preparing future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers.
The Opportunity
Join a forward-thinking academic team delivering high-quality teaching across Tourism and Event Management. You will contribute to the design and delivery of future-focused programs that prepare students for the strategic, operational and technological challenges shaping global tourism and event industries.
This role also supports the renewal of curriculum to reflect emerging trends such as digital transformation, sustainability, immersive experiences and evolving global mobility. You will build industry connections, contribute to student employability, and develop an emerging research profile within a collaborative and high-performing environment.
For more information please visit us online: School of Business and Creative Industries
You will:
- deliver high-quality, scholarly teaching by maintaining discipline expertise, designing and continuously improving curricula, using contemporary technologies, and engaging students through effective face-to-face and online learning, assessment, and feedback practices;
- contribute to learning and teaching leadership and scholarship by participating in professional development, improving teaching practice, engaging in practitioner research, publishing outcomes, and sharing expertise within and beyond the University;
- build research capability and impact through developing a clear research agenda, conducting and collaborating on research projects, applying for competitive grants, publishing findings, and supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates; and
- strengthen internal and external engagement by developing strategic partnerships, collaborating with industry and academic peers, and applying disciplinary expertise to real-world challenges that support regional, national, and international impact.
About you:
You are an engaging and industry-aware academic with a passion for delivering applied, experience-led learning. You bring demonstrated capability in designing and delivering contemporary, technology-enabled curriculum that reflects current and emerging industry practices across tourism and events, including areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and immersive experiences. You are confident in creating interactive, real-world learning environments that enhance student engagement, employability, and career readiness.
A collaborative and motivated professional, you contribute to teaching excellence, research activity and meaningful industry engagement. You build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners, supporting curriculum innovation and continuous improvement. Committed to student success, you foster an inclusive, supportive academic environment and actively contribute to a positive, high-performing culture within the School.
You will possess:
- A doctoral qualification (or near completion) in Tourism, Event Management, Sport Tourism, Hospitality or a related discipline
- Experience designing and delivering high-quality teaching in tourism and/or event management
- Strong knowledge of contemporary industry trends, including digital, immersive and sustainable practices
- Evidence of effective teaching practice, including curriculum design, student engagement and positive outcomes
- An emerging research and/or scholarship profile, including publications or project involvement
- Ability to build and maintain industry partnerships that enhance student learning and employability
Desirable
- Experience teaching sport tourism and/or sport management
- Industry or research experience in major events, experience design, or data-informed tourism practices
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
494461_Lecturer in Tourism and Event Management
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Dr Shahab Pourfakhimi
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) - School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5456 5690
Email: spourfak@usc.edu.au
or
Dr Jane Menzies
Discipline Lead, Business and Senior Lecturer in International Business - School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5456 5594
Email: jmenzies@usc.edu.au
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