Lecturer (Teaching) in Aviation

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

30 days annual leave

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

Discount scheme CU Rewards

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a Lecturer (teaching) in Aviation to undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs, ensuring an effective learning experience. You will work within the College of Engineering, Environment & Science, enriching learning with research, enterprise and professional context.

Duties include teaching modules, supervising projects, delivering CPD, site visits for industrial placements, and fostering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.
• A teaching qualification or commitment to acquire one if not held.
• PhD or active membership of a professional body would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach on HE modules (levels 4-7) in aviation and related areas.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations.
• Deliver CPD courses where appropriate.
• Visit students during the industrial placement year.
• Support the implementation of industrial partnerships and engagement.

Skills

Teaching in HE

Aviation/ Air Transport

Course coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Aviation Management

Teaching qualification

PhD advantageous

Job description

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

Our dedicated Teaching team are subject specialists focused on delivering student education, which is active, social, applied, and inclusive within our vibrant and varied education environment.

The Role

As a Lecturer (teaching) in Aviation you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience.

Based within the College of Engineering, Environment & Science you will work closely with other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Duties include:

• Teach on modules and courses at HE levels 4-7 in relevant academic subject areas including curation, adaptation and creation of module teaching materials, delivering a variety of types of students learning sessions and supporting students as appropriate through informal and formal communication throughout teaching semester
• Supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students as they undertake individual and group projects and dissertations
• Facilitate delivery of CPD courses where appropriate
• Visit students during the industrial placement year
• Support the implementation of industrial partnerships and engagement.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject (e.g Aviation Management, Transport Planning, Tourism or Management) or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one if not already held
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous

Our Successful Candidate

You will ideally have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in Aviation or Air Transport Management, or a closely related discipline, e.g. Transport Strategy or Logistics, with high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates able to demonstrate expertise in aviation strategy; network planning and / or financial management.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing and engaging in an ‘active learning’ pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.