Teaching Assistant Professor, Aviation Department

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota invites applications for a 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor in the Aviation Department at the Grand Forks campus. The position is a non-tenure track, on-site faculty role with a 4/4 undergraduate teaching load and potential summer teaching opportunities.

Requirements include a Master’s in Aviation or related field, advanced FAA pilot certification, and a current FAA CFI/CFII certificate, plus successful background check. Start date anticipated August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Aviation or related field; Advanced FAA pilot certification; Hold a current FAA CFI/CFII certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate aviation courses (4/4 course load).
• Teach aviation industry and flight courses, safety courses, UAS courses, etc.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career goals.
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees as assigned.

Skills

Teaching ability

Student advising

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s Degree in Aviation or related field

Advanced FAA pilot certification

FAA CFI/CFII certificate

Job description

Teaching Assistant Professor, Aviation Department

• 499727

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

• Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

• $72,000 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, non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Teaching 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 (4/4 course load for Assistant Professors) at the undergraduate level.
  • Teaching various aviation industry and flight courses, safety courses, UAS courses, etc.
  • Advising and mentoring students on academic and career aspirations.
  • Serving on departmental, college and university committees, as assigned.
  • Supervising students conducting scholarly activities.

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 and minimum of 3 year of professional aviation experience.
• Advanced FAA pilot certification.
• Hold a current FAA CFI/CFII certificate.
• 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., M.D. or J.D. degree.
• Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.

This position is open until filled.