Hochschule Luzern
Luzern
Lecturer Tourism and Digitalisation 80 – 100%
- 03 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Intermediate)
- Luzern
About the job
Closer to the pulse of science and business.As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the forefront of the times with its offerings. Far-sighted and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business is the Central Swiss competence centre in the economically and socially significant areas of business and regional economics, banking and finance, communication and marketing, as well as tourism and mobility.
As part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the Institute for Tourism and Mobility ITM conducts training and further education and is extensively involved in research and consulting projects.
For our Tourism competence centre, we are looking for you from February 2027 or by arrangement as a
Lecturer Tourism and Digitalisation 80 – 100%
Your tasks
- You acquire, lead and process third-party funded research and consulting projects, thereby contributing to the further profiling of the ITM.
- You initiate and work on projects related to data-driven innovations and new digital technologies in the application area of tourism (e.g. data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, blockchain technologies).
- You participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives of the university, especially in the context of the "Blockchain Zug – Joint Research Initiative".
- You publish in scientific journals and practice-oriented magazines.
- You advance your own digitalisation-related research topics in the field of tourism and strengthen our network.
- You develop courses and teach in initial and continuing education programmes.
- You maintain close contact with students and supervise their work.
Your profile
- You have a university degree in business or economics with a doctorate.
- You have expertise in the field of tourism (and/or mobility), especially with a focus on digitalisation.
- You are interested in the application of new technologies and data-based approaches in tourism and mobility and ideally bring corresponding research or practical experience.
- You have several years of professional experience outside of universities.
- Solid professional experience in the university environment (university of applied sciences or university) is an advantage.
- You enjoy taking on responsibility and leadership roles in research and teaching.
- You have proven success in acquiring larger research projects.
- Your methodological-didactic skills and teaching experience at tertiary education level facilitate your entry.
- You have a secure command of German in spoken and written form (ideally at native speaker level) and good English skills.
Our offer
We offer you:
- A varied and diverse activity with plenty of room for initiative, independent work and profiling.
- Prospects for further development and the possibility of taking on professional and personnel coordination and leadership tasks.
- A team with various experiences and competences in different subject areas.
- Interesting and responsible tasks in an innovative environment and an open, dynamic and results-oriented organisational culture.
- Flexible working location and hours as well as opportunities for personal development in research, consulting and teaching.
We are committed to diversity and address everyone with our advertisements.
Location
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Business
Walter-von-Moos-Promenade 1
6005 Lucerne
Professional enquiries
Prof. Dr Fabian Weber
Co-Head Competence Centre Tourism
T +41 41 228 99 33
fabian.weber@hslu.ch
