Lecturer in Aviation (Teaching-Focused)
Teaching-focused academic role in aviation at Coventry University Group, focusing on curriculum development and student engagement.
Best for:Best for educators with a master’s degree in aviation, transport, or management and hands-on experience in teaching at higher education levels (HE4–HE7).
Overview
This permanent, full-time position at Coventry University Group’s PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL) School of Engineering seeks a dedicated lecturer specialising in aviation or related disciplines. The role emphasises teaching excellence at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels, including module design, delivery, and student supervision. Candidates will collaborate with colleagues to integrate research and industry context into courses while fostering an inclusive, active-learning environment. The position is ideal for educators with a passion for aviation strategy, network planning, or financial management, alongside a commitment to student success and pedagogical innovation.
What you'll do
- Design, adapt, and deliver aviation-related modules at undergraduate (HE4–HE7) and postgraduate levels, including curriculum development and teaching materials creation.
- Teach diverse student cohorts through lectures, seminars, workshops, and informal mentoring, ensuring inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
- Supervise undergraduate/postgraduate projects, dissertations, and industrial placement students, providing academic and career guidance.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues to embed research, enterprise, and professional contexts into course content.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments, feedback, and continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Engage with industry partners to align curriculum with current aviation and transport sector needs.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Transport Planning, Tourism, Management, or related field; or Honours Degree with an appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for teaching at UK higher education institutions (no explicit test score required).
Instruction: English
- Proven teaching experience at higher education levels (HE4–HE7) in aviation, air transport management, or closely related disciplines.
- Ability to design and deliver engaging, active-learning modules with measurable student outcomes.
- Experience supervising student projects, dissertations, or industrial placements.
- Familiarity with aviation strategy, network planning, or financial management in transport (preferred but not mandatory for core requirements).
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student-centred learning approaches.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Open to candidates with relevant professional qualifications or memberships if lacking a master’s degree.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-16
Applicants must submit their CV, cover letter, and teaching philosophy statement via the Coventry University Group careers portal. Additional documents may include evidence of teaching qualifications or professional memberships if applicable.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Evidence of teaching qualifications (if applicable)
- Professional membership certificates (if applicable)
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