Colleagues

I would like to draw your attention to the following positions which were recently advertised.

Academic Opportunities
Southern Cross University is a dynamic, contemporary university located on the Mid North and North Coast of New South Wales. A number of exciting opportunities exist to be part of a university with a growing reputation for teaching and research.

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is an award winning provider of tourism and hospitality education in Australia and has a well developed research culture that supports prominent scholars, research centres and projects. The School is looking to make three new and exciting appointments.

Mulpha Chair in Hotel Asset Management/Tourism Asset Management
Vacancy ID 28058
The Mulpha Chair is a full time research position established through a unique partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia Limited. Outstanding researchers from any disciplinary background are encouraged to apply. Please do not hesitate to contact the Head of School, Professor John Jenkins,  to discuss potential research foci, or to clarify the scope and responsibilities of the position.
For full details, including selection criteria, first go to www.scu.edu.au/jobs

Professor of Hospitality Management/Professor of Tourism Management
Vacancy ID 28050
The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced academic leader at the Australian School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Perth. The appointee will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, an established research track record in a relevant field, high level skills in academic management, and an ability to establish strategic and productive partnerships with industry, government and the wider community. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a senior member in a well established, experienced and motivated academic team.
For full details, including selection criteria, first go to www.scu.edu.au/jobs

Research Fellow - Centre for Gambling Education and Research
Vacancy ID 28061
A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship has been established to support research excellence in the Centre for Gambling Education and Research. The position is available on a fixed-term basis for 2 years from 1 August 2008, with prospects of renewal linked to research commitment and performance. The appointee will be based at the Lismore campus. Due to the multi-disciplinary expertise in the Centre, a background in gambling research is not essential.
For full details, including selection criteria, first go to www.scu.edu.au/jobs

Enquiries: Professor John Jenkins, Head, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Phone: (02) 6620 3212 or 0438 635 371, email: john.jenkins@...

Closing dates: Monday, 14 July 2008

very best wishes

Professor John Jenkins, PhD
Head of School
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty of Business and Law
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW 2480
Australia
Phone: 61 2 6620 3212  Fax: 61 2 6622 2208
http://www.scu.edu.au/tourism
Managing Editor, Annals of Leisure Research
http://www.anzals.org.au/
Vice President Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies
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Reviews Editor, Current Issues in Tourism
http://www.commerce.otago.ac.nz/tourism/current-issues/Submissions.html