Dean, School of Hotel & Tourism Management

The Company is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of its School of Hotel and Tourism Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing academic and strategic leadership, driving a forward-looking vision for the school, and ensuring excellence in education, research, and knowledge transfer. This role involves leading the AI and digital transformation of the hospitality and tourism sectors, fostering a culture of innovative research, and building strong ties with industry, alumni, and academic partners. The Dean will also be expected to serve as a member of the school's Board, with a focus on operational excellence and community engagement. Applicants for the Dean position at the company's School of Hotel and Tourism Management should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a distinguished academic and leadership background. The role requires a world-leading scholar with a proven track record in research, education, and services, as well as the ability to develop and sustain extensive networks. The ideal candidate will have an open mindset, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to ethics and transparency. Experience in leveraging AI and emerging technologies in the hospitality and tourism sectors is essential, as is a sound knowledge of the higher education landscape and its global trends. The Dean will be expected to champion a research culture and harness innovations to address real-world challenges, with a strategic focus on the Greater Bay Area and beyond.