Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Aviation Department

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota seeks an Assistant Professor in the Aviation Department for a 9‑month, tenure-track appointment. The position is onsite in Grand Forks, ND, with a starting date in August 2027 and a workload including teaching, research and service.

Qualifications include a terminal degree in aviation, FAA pilot certification, and a demonstrated teaching record with a commitment to scholarly activity and external funding development.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in aviation or a closely related field.
• 5 years of professional aviation experience.
• Evidence of established record of collegiate teaching in aviation.
• FAA pilot certification.
• Criminal History Background Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse set of graduate and undergraduate aviation courses.
• Maintain at least a 20% research load and pursue external funding.
• Advise students on academic and career goals.
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees.
• Support graduate thesis and dissertation committees.

Skills

Broad aviation course teaching

Academic research

Scholarly tools proficiency

Education

Terminal degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Aviation Department

• 499726

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

• Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

• $80,000 9-month contract, Exempt
  • Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
  • Opportunities to additionally teach in the Summer may be available.
• 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 a 9-month, tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Teaching various aviation courses (3/3 course load equivalent for Assistant Professors) at the graduate and undergraduate level.
  • Teaching various aviation graduate and undergraduate courses to include safety, flight courses, human factors and other graduate courses within the candidates’ area of expertise.
  • Maintain at least a 20% research load working toward externally funded grants in an aviation discipline.
  • Advising students on academic and career aspirations.
  • Serving on departmental, college and university committees, as assigned.
  • Serve as a member and advisor for graduate students’ thesis and dissertation committees.

Required Competencies

• Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.
• Ability to conduct quality academic research.
• Competent in using scholarly tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Terminal degree in aviation or a closely related field.
• 5 years of professional aviation experience.
• Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
• FAA pilot certification.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and 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

• Published research.
• FAA Pilot and Flight Instructor certifications.