Instructor, Aviation/Air Traffic Management

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Dakota’s Department of Aviation in Grand Forks, ND seeks a 12-month, non-tenure track Instructor to begin January 1, 2027. This on-site faculty role involves teaching undergraduate aviation courses, including air traffic topics, and contributing to the Dispatcher Program.

Responsibilities include advising students, serving on committees, and supervising scholarly activity while maintaining accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach and develop undergraduate aviation courses.
• Experience in ATM/education or higher education settings.
• Commitment to student advising and academic service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate aviation courses (including air traffic topics).
• Assist in the Dispatcher Program and advise students on academic/career paths.
• Serve on departmental/college/university committees and supervise scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching ability

ATM/education experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Air Traffic Management

Tools

FAA Dispatcher Certification

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $75,000 Annual, 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 a 12-month, non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Instructor. Anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Teaching various aviation courses (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.
  
  
  • Teaching and assisting in the Dispatcher Program
  
  
  • 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Air Traffic Management.


• Two years of professional experience in ATM/education.


• Certification as an FAA Dispatcher


• 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

• Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.

Applications must be received by November 30, 2026.