About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation
The Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation has approximately 4,000 students and includes the EFMD-accredited Bissett School of Business and the School of Communication Studies. The Bissett School of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with majors in General Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Finance, International Business, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing. Aviation is also part of the Bissett School of Business. The Aviation programs include a Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAM), an Aviation Diploma, and a flight school at our Springbank Aviation Campus. The School of Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Communication Studies with majors in Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations. In addition to the degrees and majors offered in the Faculty, students may take a variety of minors, concentrations, and certificates to complement their major.
About International Business, Supply Chain Management and Aviation Programs
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 application. Students develop in-depth knowledge of global trade and cross-cultural management, in addition to methods and strategies associated with foreign market entry. The BAM and Diploma in Aviation blend pilot training with business strategy to prepare students for high-impact roles in airline and airport operations, aerospace logistics and aviation leadership. Students who take the Diploma or Flight Crew Operations concentration of the Bachelor’s degree graduate with a commercial pilot's license and multi-engine rating. In addition to the majors and diploma, the Department of International Business, Supply Chain Management and Aviation oversees the delivery of the Minor in Data Analytics and the core business law and statistics courses required for all BBA students.
About the Role
The Department of International Business, Supply Chain Management & Aviation at Mount Royal University invites applications for a faculty position in Supply Chain Management at the rank of Senior Lecturer beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. This will be a permanent appointment with a probationary period of two years.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching. The primary focus will be on teaching various supply chain courses, including but not limited to “LSCM 2201 Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management”, “LSCM 3403 Operations Management”, and “LSCM 2301 Introduction to Physical Distribution” and “LSCM 3305 Physical Distribution & Logistics” in support of the BBA program in Supply Chain Management.
In addition to demonstrating the potential for effective teaching, the successful candidate will also approach their work in a way that demonstrates an awareness of issues related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and that supports an inclusive working and learning environment.
The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a closely related discipline, and have at least two years of prior teaching experience (although longer a longer duration would be an asset) in Supply Chain courses at the post-secondary level in Canada.
The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS). The teaching / service pattern focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate will be expected to teach nine 3-credit hour courses per academic year and will be expected to be involved in some service roles. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the Supply Chain Management Program.
Qualifications
- A completed Master's Degree in Supply Chain or a closely related discipline. A doctorate degree (awarded or in-progress) will be an asset.
- A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in the area of Supply Chain Management at the post-secondary level in Canada.
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience (will be an asset).
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation (a strong asset, if available).
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills along with previous experience in curriculum design are highly desirable.
- The ability to respectfully engage with diverse communities and create inclusive classrooms, with a decolonized approach to communications.
- Familiarity with Mount Royal University’s programs, students, and academic culture are highly desirable as well.
Interested applicants must submit the following materials as a PDF document quoting competition # 997056. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- A Cover Letter
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of Teaching Excellence
- Teaching Philosophy (max one page)
- Contact Information for three (3) academic or professional references, with at least one reference from academia.
Closing Date: The Hiring Committee will begin reviewing applications on March 23, 2026, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
If you have questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Tashfeen Hussain, Interim Chair, Department of International Business, Supply Chain Management & Aviation at thussain@mtroyal.ca
A complete dossier should be submitted, including curriculum vitae, a list of three (3) references, and evidence of teaching excellence. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
