Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor, Aviation/ATM Department

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

Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor, Aviation/ATM Department

• 499729

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

• Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

• Salary is commensurate with rank, education and experience.
  • Teaching Assistant Professor Level:
    • $72,000 9-month Contract, Exempt
    • Opportunities to additionally teach in the Summer may be available.
  • Instructor Level:
    • $75,000 120month 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 candidate's 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

• Master’s Degree in Aviation or Related field to be considered for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, Bachelor’s 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 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

• 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.

This position is open until filled