Associate Professor in Human Resources Management (M/F)

As part of the creation of a new position, we are looking for an Associate Professor in Human Resources Management, possessing deep expertise in human resources management as well as good knowledge of the hospitality, gastronomy, and culinary arts sectors.

This position will be offered as a permanent contract (CDI), with a start date planned for January or September 2027, to join our permanent team of teacher-researchers.

Job Missions:

1. Teaching (250 hours +/- 10% in-person per academic year):

• Provide teaching at the Bachelor level in their field of expertise;
• Supervise students within the framework of pedagogical projects or academic work;
• Contribute to the development of innovative teaching and learning methods;
• Conduct evaluations in compliance with the academic framework defined by programs and syllabi;
• Actively participate in the development of programs and pedagogical content;
• Ensure the administrative and academic follow-up of students;
• Maintain a strong network of national and international contacts in higher education as well as in the hospitality and gastronomy sectors.

1. Research:

• Publish in leading international peer-reviewed scientific journals in their field of expertise (FNEGE/ABS referenced journals and indexed in SCOPUS);
• Participate in the research activities of Institut Lyfe;
• Conduct research work and develop synergies to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches in human resources applied to the hospitality and gastronomy sectors;
• Lead an international research team and supervise early-career researchers or students;
• Contribute to seeking funding to support research activities and projects.

1. Contribution to the life of the institution ("Service"):

• Participate in Open Days, virtual Open Days, as well as student recruitment sessions and interviews;
• Contribute to activities related to teaching (class councils, thesis/dissertation defense juries, etc.);
• Participate in reflections on the evolution of professions and the need to update programs, syllabi, and pedagogical resources;
• Represent Institut Lyfe within professional associations.

This list is not exhaustive. The recruited person may also be required to take charge of cross-functional projects and additional missions contributing to the overall performance of the team.

Required Profile:

• Hold a doctorate (PhD) in human resources, management, or a related field (for example, in hospitality management with a specialization in human resources);
• Demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in teaching human resources, management, or hospitality management;
• Demonstrate a capacity to publish in recognized academic journals (notably FNEGE or ABS referenced);
• Have a portfolio of ongoing or developing research projects;
• Possess experience with innovative pedagogical approaches;
• Be able to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical applications;
• If current research work is not already oriented in this direction, be willing to reorient their research agenda towards the fields of hospitality, gastronomy, and wines and beverages;
• Have perfect mastery of English.

Contractual Conditions:

• Contract: CDI, starting January or September 2027
• Remuneration: €55K - €65K gross annual (depending on profile and experience) + bonus upon publication
• Benefits in kind: food, health insurance (mutuelle)