Job Description

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.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2027 and include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of professional goals.
• Names and addresses of at least three professional references.

This position is open until filled.