Endowed Chair Sustainable Tourism – Qatar University

Job Description

Professor of Management – Endowed Chair in Sustainable Tourism, Qatar University

Location: Doha, Qatar | Institution: Qatar University | Department: Management and Marketing | End Date of Advertisement: August 31, 2026

Qatar University Profile

Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education, with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence, coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

Department Profile

The Department of Management and Marketing provides students with a solid, innovative, and applied education in management and marketing, preparing them for leadership and responsibility positions in public and private organizations. Management involves the coordination of resources, both human and non-human, to achieve organizational objectives efficiently, and is essential to building market efficiency and sustainable profitability. Marketing is the area of management responsible for anticipating, managing, and satisfying customer needs through product and service development and planning, pricing, advertising, promotion, and distribution. Marketing is a driving force in creating successful public and private enterprises.

Endowed Chair in Sustainability (Business & Tourism)

The Endowed Chair in Sustainability (Business & Tourism) is a senior academic and strategic leadership role responsible for advancing research excellence, policy development, and applied sustainability practices in support of Qatar Tourism and the national tourism ecosystem. The role integrates academic leadership, industry engagement, and policy advisory functions, positioning Qatar University as a center of excellence for sustainable tourism and business innovation. The Endowed Chair will lead sustainability strategy design and implementation, supervise applied research, contribute to teaching and capacity-building initiatives, and represent Qatar University and Qatar Tourism in national and international sustainability platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Strategic Leadership and Policy Advisory by leading the development and implementation of comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with Qatar Tourism’s objectives and national priorities; designing governance frameworks, policies, and standards; and embedding sustainability principles across organizational operations and sector-wide practices
• Drive Development and Sector Transformation by designing sustainability frameworks, implementing and monitoring sustainability roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with regional and international sustainability benchmarks to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Lead Research and Academic Excellence by supervising postgraduate and doctoral research in sustainability and tourism-related fields, producing high-quality academic and applied research, securing competitive research funding, and fostering national and international research collaborations
• Advance Teaching and Capacity Building by contributing to teaching and executive education, developing and delivering sustainability training programs for industry and public-sector stakeholders, and producing practical toolkits, guidelines, and educational resources to support effective implementation
• Establish Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Frameworks by designing KPIs, monitoring systems, and reporting mechanisms; overseeing sustainability performance assessment and data analysis; and leading the preparation of annual sustainability and sector performance reports
• Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement and Representation by leading consultations with government, industry, academia, and civil society; representing the institution in national, regional, and international sustainability forums; and building strategic partnerships with global institutions and accreditation bodies

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Business, Tourism, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or a closely related field
• Substantial professional experience, with clear engagement across both public and private sector environments
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and executing sustainability strategies and policies at the organizational or sectoral level
• A reputable academic profile, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and impactful applied research contributions
• Holds the academic rank of Associate Professor or higher

Required Documents

• Current curriculum vitae with cover letter
• Teaching, research, and service philosophy
• Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses, as well as telephone contacts)
• Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where coursework was completed; if no coursework was completed, a certificate letter from the registrar of the highest credential-granting institution regarding the highest academic degree)
• Any additional documentation relevant to the application

Benefits

• A three-year renewable contract
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Tax-free salary
• Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies
• Annual air tickets for the faculty member and dependents, in accordance with QU HR policies
• Educational allowance for the candidate’s children (eligible candidates only), in accordance with QU HR policies
• Private health care and health insurance, in accordance with QU HR policies
• Annual leave, in accordance with QU HR policies
• End-of-contract indemnity

How to Apply

New Applicant: Set up an account with the QU Recruitment Online website and complete your personal profile; once complete, use it to apply for an open position.

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