Aviation Professor (Teaching/Instructor, Non-Tenure)

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND seeks candidates for either a 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor or a 12-month Instructor. The role is non-tenure track, on-site, with anticipated start August 16, 2027. Two rank options determine teaching loads, contract length and salary.

Responsibilities include undergraduate aviation courses, air traffic instruction, student advising, and service on committees. A criminal background check is required. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Aviation or related field required for TAS rank; Bachelor’s for Instructor rank.
• Three years of fully credentialed experience as CPC/FAA/ICAO controllers or CTOs.
• Criminal History Background Check completed.
• U.S. work eligibility; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Teaching aviation courses at undergraduate level (4/4 load for TAS; standard department load for Instructors).
• Teaching air traffic courses focusing on terminal/enroute radar and non-radar topics.
• Advising students on academic and career plans.
• Serving on departmental, college and university committees.
• Supervising students’ scholarly activities (essential).

Skills

Broad aviation courses

Student advising

Committee service

Scholarly supervision

Education

Master’s Degree in Aviation or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation or related field

Ph.D./Ed.D./J.D. (preferred)

Job description

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND seeks candidates for either a 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor or a 12-month Instructor. The role is non-tenure track, on-site, with anticipated start August 16, 2027. Two rank options determine teaching loads, contract length and salary.

Responsibilities include undergraduate aviation courses, air traffic instruction, student advising, and service on committees. A criminal background check is required. Visa sponsorship is not provided.