Job Summary:
We invite applications for a permanent, full-time faculty position in Aviation Management within our School of Business. The selected individual will be responsible for:
- Delivering courses at both introductory and advanced levels in aviation management, general business, and other specialized business areas.
- Playing a pivotal role in the evolution and promotion of the aviation program at UFV and its presence in the wider community.
- Overseeing our Aviation Programs at the UFV School of Business, ensuring their continued growth, relevance, and alignment with industry standards.
- Contributing to Curriculum Development and Academic Innovation in Aviation Management. The faculty member will be instrumental in designing and updating the curriculum to reflect the latest trends and demands in the aviation industry. This includes developing new courses and programs, integrating technology and innovative teaching methods, and ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of academic and industry standards.
A professional designation and/or industry credential will be an asset, as will be evidence of past and current scholarly activity. Candidates with teaching experience at the post-secondary level, at an accredited university or college will be preferred.
The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in departmental activities, service, events, and initiatives. A commitment to an ongoing program of professional development is required.
The successful candidate will teach upper and lower-level courses in aviation management, general business, and possibly other functional business areas within the Business Administration program. In addition, there is an expectation that the faculty member will actively coordinate the development and promotion of the aviation program both within UFV and in the broader community.
UFV School of Business currently offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Diploma in Aviation. While earning their commercial flying licenses with flight training schools, students in this program take a variety of general and specialized business courses, the latter in subjects such as international air transportation, aviation management, and airport planning and management. Graduates of the program go on to pursue careers in the aviation industry, often as commercial pilots with regional and international carriers. UFV is looking to expand to offer other programs in the aviation industry.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have either a PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree (required) in a relevant discipline as well as workplace experience in the International air transportation industry, at a management level (required). A professional designation and/or industry credential will be an asset, as will be evidence of past and current scholarly activity. Candidates with teaching experience at the post secondary level, at an accredited university or college will be preferred.
Candidates should submit the below through the online application portal:
- a letter of application (cover letter),
- curriculum vitae,
- three letters of reference,
- a one-page statement of their personal teaching philosophy and
- (if available) recent teaching evaluations.
About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
