Academic and Administrative Experience

Academic Positions 9

  • 2023 - Present Professor

    Cukurova University, The Faculty of Kozan Business Administration, Tourism Management

  • 2025 - 2025 Professor

    University of Surrey, Surrey Business School, Surrey Hospitality&Tourism Management / Visiting Research Fellow

  • 2023 - 2024 Professor

    Linköpings Universitet (Linköping University), Project, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Visiting Researcher

  • 2015 - 2023 Professor

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2018 - 2018 Professor

    Linköpings Universitet (Linköping University), Project, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Visiting Researcher

  • 2010 - 2015 Associate Professor

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2009 - 2010 Assistant Professor

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Travel Management

  • 2007 - 2009 Lecturer PhD

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2004 - 2007 Lecturer

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

Managerial Experience 14

  • 2025 - Present Member of the Senate

    Cukurova University, The Faculty of Kozan Business Management, Tourism Management

  • 2025 - Present Rectorate Commissioner

    Cukurova University, The Faculty of Kozan Business Administration, Tourism Management

  • 2024 - Present Member of the Faculty Board

    Cukurova University, The Faculty of Kozan Business Administration, Tourism Management

  • 2024 - Present Faculty Board Member

    Cukurova University, The Faculty of Kozan Business Administration, Tourism Management

  • 2022 - Present Applied Research Center Board Member

    Cukurova University, The Research and Implementation Center for Intercultural Communication Studies

  • 2022 - 2023 Head of Department

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Tourism Management

  • 2009 - 2023 Head of Department

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2005 - 2023 College Management Board Member

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2005 - 2023 College Board Member

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2020 - 2022 University Academic Incentive Evaluation Commission Member

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Tourism Management

  • 2012 - 2017 Coordinator

    Cukurova University, Rectorate

  • 2012 - 2017 Commitee Member

    Cukurova University, Rectorate

  • 2009 - 2013 Erasmus Program Institutional Coordinator

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

  • 2005 - 2007 Deputy Director of Junior College

    Cukurova University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

Non Academic Experience 5

  • 2025 - Present Treasurer

    Professional Association, Adana Health Tourism Association, Board of Directors - Treasurer, Treasurer

  • 2019 - Present Advisor

    University, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Health Tourism Application and Research Center, Advisor

  • 2011 - Present Scientific Advisor

    Professional Association, Adana Health Tourism Association, Training Coordination, Scientific Advisor

  • 2013 - 2015 Consultant

    Chamber of Commerce, Adana Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber Presidency, Consultant

  • 2007 - 2008 Second Lieutenant (Supply), Reserve Officer

    Other Public Institution, The Ministry of National Defence, Command of the Turkish Military Academy, Institute of Defence Sciences Directorate, Second Lieutenant (Supply), Reserve Officer

Courses 28
  • Postgraduate

    Integrated Marketing Communication Management in Tourism Enterprises

  • Undergraduate

    Urban and Regional Economics

    Introduction to Economics I

    Business Communication

    City and Regional Economics

    Customer Relationship Management

    Introduction to Business

    Strategic Management

    Strategic Management

    Entrepreneurship and Economy

    Consumer Behaviours Sustainable Development

    Introduction to Economics

    Introduction to Tourism Animation

    Introduction to Economics

    Ceramic Marketing

    Tourism Economics

    Textile Marketing

    Protocol and Business Etiquette Management

    Sales Management

    Entrepreneurship

    World Ceramic Market Analysis

    Economics 1

    Tourism Economics

    Brand Management

    Introduction to Economics 2

    Sound Systems

    Cultural and Religious Tourism

    Introduction to Tourism Industry

Taught Courses and Trainings 8

  • 2025 - 2025 How to ensure the dissemination of quality content that will promote the strengths of a city? How to better promote the cultural, economic and touristic potential of Adana?

    Academic Units - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2021 - 2021 Business Communication, Business Etiquette and Courtesy Rules

    Academic Units - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2021 - 2021 Entrepreneurship and Career Guidance for Young People

    Continuing Education Center - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2019 - 2019 Applied Entrepreneurship Training

    Academic Units - Certificate Program

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2017 - 2017 Home Boarding Course

    Continuing Education Center - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2016 - 2016 Entrepreneurship Course for Ecotourism

    Continuing Education Center - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2015 - 2015 Entrepreneurship Course, Local Guidance Course, Basic Service, Communication and Hygiene Training

    Continuing Education Center - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

  • 2014 - 2015 Sales, Marketing, and Medical Arabic Course for Medical Tourism Business

    Continuing Education Center - Training

    Yavuz M. C.

Representation and Promotion Activities 2

  • An Interdisciplinary Exhibition: Destination Marketing and Branding by Storytelling-USA

    Institutional Promotion, University of South Florida / International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Conference (IIBA)-USA, United States Of America, Florida, 2016 - 2016

  • An Interdisciplinary Exhibition: Destination Marketing and Branding by Storytelling-TRNC

    Institutional Promotion, East Mediterranean University / 5. East Mediterranean Tourism Symposium-TRNC, Cyprus (Kktc), Gazimagusa, 2016 - 2016