Job Description:

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/Academic Plan.
Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies & Aviation

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 four-year 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 four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The Aviation Program is housed in the Department of International Business, Supply Chain and Aviation and offers a two-year Aviation Diploma and the newly launched four-year Bachelor of Aviation Management.
Students in the School of Communications Studies take a four-year Bachelor of Communication Studies (BComms). They 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 that may compliment their major. Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled in the faculty’s programs. The Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation is committed to social, economic and environmental sustainability, and fully supports MRU’s Indigenous Strategic Plan and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

About Aviation at MRU

MRU’s two-year aviation diploma is one of Canada’s elite Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited programs, integrating academic preparation with flight simulator training for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and a Group 1 Instrument Rating. With over 50 years of experience, the aviation program has built many industry connections. The program is well supported by industry through involvement in MRU’s Aviation Partnership Council, which provides advice and guidance. The diploma program exists within an institution that is student focused, with a high degree of student success. There are currently 120 students registered in the Aviation Diploma program with plans to meet high demand with increases to enrollment in 2025. MRU Aviation is committed to playing a vital role in the dynamic future of aviation and aerospace provincially, nationally and internationally.
The four-year Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAM) launched in Fall 2024. Enrollment in this program is also in high demand and we exceeded targeted enrollment for Fall 2024. This 40- course degree program offers students two concentration options - Flight Crew Options and Aviation Operations - and builds on the existing Diploma in Aviation and Bachelor of Business Administration. It 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 Multi-Engine 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 and specific aviation business content. 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 in the aviation industry.
In addition to the 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 out of the Springbank Airport. Classroom instruction and the simulator training at the main Calgary (Lincoln Park) campus.
The growth in our aviation programming requires that we recruit and hire a new faculty member who will become an integral member of the Aviation team, contributing to teaching and program development.

About the Role

The Department of Aviation invites applications for the position of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.
The successful candidate will join the Aviation team with tenure at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor, commencing July 1, 2025, or as may be available, subject to final budgetary approval.
The MRU Aviation team currently includes two (2) full-time faculty, one (1) Contract faculty member, the administrative support team and the MRU Flight School Team. In addition to this current position posting, we are anticipating the arrival of two additional faculty members in the coming months. The Flight School team currently includes: Chief Flight Instructor (CFI); 11 Instructors; Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM), Safety Officer, Scheduler, and two (2) Administrative Assistants.
New faculty at MRU are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching-scholarship-service (TSS) pattern, which includes, in addition to teaching responsibilities (normally, six (6) courses annually), the requirement that the faculty member maintain a research program as well as providing service to the MRU community, or the teaching-service (TS) pattern, which has a focus on teaching and service only. MRU faculty members are subject to the terms and conditions of a Collective Agreement and a normal annual workload consists of eight (8) months of teaching, two (2) months of intersession (with developmental responsibility) and two (2) months of vacation.
The successful candidate will be hired into the TSS pattern and will teach and develop courses for the aviation diploma program and/or the BAM degree program. Courses will include classroom instruction and, depending on courses taught, may require meeting Transport Canada requirements for Commercial Pilot License and a Group 1 Instrument Rating or provincial degree requirements, or both. Courses include topics such as:

• Aviation Strategic Management
• Aviation Environmental Social Governance and Corporate Ethics
• Aviation History and Air Law
• Airline Management
• Airport Management
• Human Factors and Aviation Safety
• Air Cargo Supply Chain Logistics
• Aeronautics, Industry and Flight Operations
• Advanced Operations, GPS and Crew Coordination
• Air Transport Economics/Global Aviation Business
• Life Cycle Analysis - Aviation Systems and Programs
• Aviation Technology and Aircraft Systems

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include research and scholarship relevant to the aviation sector; service to the academic unit, university or profession; teaching and curriculum development; as well as participating in activities that promote student success and the advancement of aviation management as a profession. MRU is known for its experiential learning with a commitment to co-operative education, community service learning and field schools. The ideal candidate may also be required to represent the discipline with the related professional communities, locally, nationally and internationally.
MRU is committed to integrity, diversity, and equality and fosters an inclusive, safe, and respectful working environment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph D (preferably in a discipline related to the Aviation and Aerospace Sector) and have:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• evidence of an emerging or mature program of scholarship in aviation or aviation management
• evidence of teaching experience and, ideally, teaching excellence
• demonstrated involvement and experience in the aviation community
• experience in program and course development
• knowledge of social, economic and environmental sustainability as it relates to aviation
• a strong understanding of Indigenization and decolonization, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Candidates should also demonstrate an understanding of the challenges associated with working in an interdisciplinary department, appreciate the diversity of our community, and exhibit skills as a consensus builder. It will also be considered beneficial, but not required, if candidates hold, or have held, an Airline Transport Pilot License, or Commercial Pilot License, Group 1 Instrument Rating and a Flight Instructor Rating.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, disability benefits, learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.
Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.
Location: MRU Main Campus - 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6
Contact Person: Dr. Catherine Pearl, phone: 403-440-5508, cpearl@mtroyal.ca, fax: 403.440.6629 Address: Bisset School of Business, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found, however the Hiring Committee will commence reviewing applications on January 10 2025.
Applications must include