Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor, AviationATM Department

Salary/Position Classification

• Salary is commensurate with rank education and experience.
  • Teaching Assistant Professor Level:
    • $72000 9-month Contract Exempt
    • Opportunities to additionally teach in the Summer may be available.
  • Instructor Level:
    • $month Contract Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota seeks qualified applicants for either a 9-month non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or a 12-month non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructor. Anticipated start date for this position is August 16 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidates responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Teaching various aviation courses (4/4 course load for Assistant Professors or standard Department teaching load for Instructors) at the undergraduate level.
  • Teaching various air traffic courses with an emphasis on terminal and enroute radar and non-radar courses.
  • Advising students on academic and career aspirations.
  • Serving on departmental college and university committees as assigned.
  • Supervising students conducting scholarly activities. - (Essential)

Required Competencies

• Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the undergraduate level.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters Degree in Aviation or Related field to be considered for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor Bachelors Degree to be considered for the rank of Instructor.
• Three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following: FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) military controllers with FAA credentials International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) air traffic controllers and/or Control Tower Operator (CTO) controllers.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. Ed.D. or J.D. degree.
• Evidence of established record of successful collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
• Be former FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) (Tower and/or En route) with on-the-job training instructor (OJTI) experience and/or former FAA Operations Supervisor (OS) experience.

To Apply

To assure full consideration applications must be received by January 31 2027 and include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of professional goals and
• Names and addresses of at least three professional references.

This position is open until filled

Required Experience:

Junior IC