Aviation Manager

Roles and responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses within the domain of aviation, airport management, and related laws and logistics. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the College and beyond.
Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy. Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes. Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning. Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning. Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning. Effective oral and written communication skills. Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community. Ability to initiate applied research projects.

Desired candidate profile

PhD and a master's degree in aviation management or in a related field from an internationally recognized university, an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience in the aviation management industry. A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in leading journals. Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students. Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships within the profession and industry.