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About the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies
The Faculty of Business Communication Studies & Aviation comprises the Bissett School of Business the School of Communication Studies and the Aviation Program. The Bissett School of Business offers a fouryear Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting human resources general management (with concentrations in innovation and entrepreneurship social innovation). Students in the Bissett School of Business can take a fouryear Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The Aviation Program is housed in the Department of International Business Supply Chain and Aviation and offers a twoyear Aviation Diploma and the newly launched fouryear Bachelor of Aviation Management. Students in the School of Communications Studies take a fouryear Bachelor of Communication Studies (BComms) and can pursue majors in Broadcast Media Studies Information Design Journalism and Public Relations. In addition to the two degrees and their majors students are offered a variety of minors concentrations and certificates to complement their major.
The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD a global nonprofit membershipdriven organization dedicated to management development.
About the Department of International Business Supply Chain Management and Aviation
The Department ofInternational Business Supply Chain Management and Aviation (IBSCA) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree majoring/minoring in International Business or Supply Chain Management along with its newly launched Bachelor of Aviation Management degree (BAM). The Supply Chain Management BBA major is designed to educate students on trends in global supply chains international trade and the growing need for businesses to develop more effective processes to create and distribute products and services. The International Business BBA major prepares students to operate and compete in the global business environment through a combination of theory and practical application. In addition to the majors the Department also oversees the Data Analytics minor.
The fouryear Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAM) launched in Fall 2024 is in high demand. This 40 course degree program offers students two concentration options Flight Crew Options and Aviation Operations both building on the existing Diploma in Aviation and Bachelor of Business Administration. BAM is designed for students who plan to work in various aviation company operations airline management or airport management. The concentration in Flight Crew Options offers an optional Commercial Pilot and MultiEngine Instrument Rating to prepare students for a role as a pilot as well as be ready for management opportunities as their flying career develops. The concentration in Aviation Operations focuses on a greater development of management skills specific to the aviation industry. Graduates will learn about the many complex issues affecting global operations including economic and environmental sustainability financial operations logistics and best practices for managing people and processes related to the aviation industry.
In addition to BAM and increased Diploma enrollments a new hangar simulator and an expanded fleet are expected to be ready for utilization in September 2025. Flight training is conducted from the Springbank Airport and classroom instruction and simulator training is located at the main Calgary (Lincoln Park) campus.
Responsibilities
- Instruction: Course delivery including preparation of course outlines course materials activities lesson preparation student feedback assessment management and oversight of Brightspace Learning Management System D2L)
- Administration: Administer final and midterm exams input final grades upon course completion complete signature forms as required from time to time and participate in scheduled courserelated meetings as required.
Qualifications
We seek applicants with a minimum masters degree or equivalent in the specific discipline for which the applicant is applying. While previous experience in teaching at the postsecondary level is preferred experience in a teaching role (such as training and workshop facilitation) may also be considered.
- A masters is required and a completed PhD or DBA is an asset.
- Record of successful teaching performance or clear potential to become a successful instructor.
- Candidates should demonstrate excellence in university or college teaching.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
- Willingness to learn MRU systems and technological tools and openness to online delivery if the need arises.
- Willingness to attend on campus academic development seminars to develop teaching skills.
The Department of International Business Supply Chain Management & Aviation (IBSCA) invites applications for parttime contract appointments for qualified sessional instructors to teach the following aviation courses in:
Fall 2025 (September 4 2025 December 22 2025:
AIRF 19 Introduction to Aviation: Monday & Wednesday 1300pm1420pm
- This course meets the meteorology requirements for the Department of Transport Commercial Pilots License basic meteorology as it applies to aviation and the ability to interpret weather information for pilots as supplied by Atmospheric Environment Services.
Winter 2026 January 6 2026 April 25 2026
AIRF 26 Advanced Aviation Meteorology: Tuesday & Thursday 1130am1250pm
- This course prepares students for the meteorological portion of the Instrument Flying Test. It deals with practical flight planning problems both low level and high level. Upon successful completion of the course students should have a good grounding in practical meteorological problems confronting an aircraft captain.
AIRF 27 Advanced Aviation Meteorology: Tuesday & Thursday 1300pm1420pm
- This course prepares students for the meteorological portion of the Instrument Flying Test. It deals with practical flight planning problems both low level and high level. Upon successful completion of the course students should have a good grounding in practical meteorological problems confronting an aircraft captain.
AIRF 28 Advanced Aviation Meteorology: Tuesday & Thursday 1430pm 1550pm
- This course prepares students for the meteorological portion of the Instrument Flying Test. It deals with practical flight planning problems both low level and high level. Upon successful completion of the course students should have a good grounding in practical meteorological problems confronting an aircraft captain.
AIRF 22 Aeronautics Industry & Flight Operations: Tuesday & Thursday 0830am 0950am
- This course develops the students understanding of aeronautics the aviation Industry and Flight Operations within an Operational Flight Organization. Topics covered include TC required subjects covering Physics of Flight and Flight Operations. The course will further cover Aviation Business Fundamentals Financial Models Corporate Strategy and Competition Professional and Ethical issues and the present and future state of the Aviation Industry in Canada and Internationally.
AIRF 20 Aviation Technology & Aircraft Systems: Monday & Wednesday 1300pm1420pm
This course is designed togive students a thorough understanding of the Human Factors involved in pilot decision making as well as future aircraft technologies that assistpilots in maintaining safe flight operations. SMS Systems Maintenance safety Systems and Air Operations organizational structures will be studied for their combined role in flight operations safety. Case studies and aeromedical data will be used to support the students understanding of the physiological effects of unusual attitudes and meteorological phenomena on a pilots performance. New and future Aircraft technologies will be discussed including avionics engines and airframes that advance pilot performance and safety.
AIRF 21 Aviation Technology & Aircraft Systems: Tuesday & Thursday 1130am1250pm
- This course is designed togive students a thorough understanding of the Human Factors involved in pilot decision making as well as future aircraft technologies that assistpilots in maintaining safe flight operations. SMS Systems Maintenance safety Systems and Air Operations organizational structures will be studied for their combined role in flight operations safety. Case studies and aeromedical data will be used to support the students understanding of the physiological effects of unusual attitudes and meteorological phenomena on a pilots performance. New and future Aircraft technologies will be discussed including avionics engines and airframes that advance pilot performance and safety.
AIRF 22 Aviation Technology & Aircraft Systems: Monday & Wednesday 1600pm1720pm
- This course is designed togive students a thorough understanding of the Human Factors involved in pilot decision making as well as future aircraft technologies that assistpilots in maintaining safe flight operations. SMS Systems Maintenance safety Systems and Air Operations organizational structures will be studied for their combined role in flight operations safety. Case studies and aeromedical data will be used to support the students understanding of the physiological effects of unusual attitudes and meteorological phenomena on a pilots performance. New and future Aircraft technologies will be discussed including avionics engines and airframes that advance pilot performance and safety.
Note: All classes are scheduled for in person delivery only.
The following information should be included with your application:
- A cover letter and current curriculum vitae/resume
- List of courses you are interested/qualified to teach
- List of three 3 academic or professional references (with contact information)
- Evidence of teaching excellence (please include teaching evaluations sample course outlines and teaching philosophy)
Note:
- Closing Date: This job posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
- The Hiring Committee will commence reviewing applications and submissions effective April 4 2025
Please submit your application and supporting documents in .pdf format and title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Title of . For example: Smith X00002 Curriculum ).
Please contact Dr. Catherine ML Pearl the department chair at should you have any questions.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under PostGraduation Employment at
Employment Type
Contract
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
