Job DescriptionAbout the Role

NThe Department Head – Hospitality & Industry Partnerships will lead the development of an industry-connected hospitality school that prepares students for careers across hospitality, tourism, luxury, events, and experience-led industries.

NThis role combines academic leadership with strong industry engagement to build a future-ready learning ecosystem through internships, apprenticeships, live industry projects, and placement partnerships.

NKey Responsibilities

nAcademic Leadership

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- Support curriculum implementation and continuous improvement.
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- Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty members.
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- Drive teaching excellence and academic quality.
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- Ensure strong student learning outcomes.
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nIndustry Engagement

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- Build and strengthen relationships with leading hospitality brands.
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- Develop internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
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- Facilitate live industry projects and experiential learning initiatives.
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- Foster long-term partnerships with industry stakeholders.
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nEmployability & Placements

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- Build and manage a strong placement pipeline.
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- Engage recruiters across hospitality, tourism, luxury, and related sectors.
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- Organize career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement activities.




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- Expand the institution's employer network to enhance student career opportunities.
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nProgramme Development

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- Identify emergingtrends in the hospitality and tourism industry.
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- Recommend new programs and specializations aligned with industry needs.
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- Support the developmentof innovative, experience-driven learning initiatives.
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nExternal Relations

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- Represent the institution at hospitality forums, conferences, and industry events.
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- Build strategic partnerships with hotels, luxury brands, tourism organizations, and other industry partners.
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- Strengthen the institution's visibility within the hospitality ecosystem.
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nIdeal Candidate

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- 10–15 years of experience in hospitality education leadership or the hospitality industry.
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- Robust network within the hospitality, tourism, luxury, or events sectors.
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- Proven experience in building internship and placement programs.
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- Demonstrated ability tocollaborate with industry partners.
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- Passion for experiential learning and industry-integrated education.
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- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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📌 Department Head - Hospitality & Industry Partnerships | New Applied Careers Institution | Jaipur (Shahpura)
🏢 CareerXperts Consulting
📍 Shahpura