Assistant Professor, Aviation, Tenure Track

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

77d • $80,000 • Hybrid

About The 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, 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D., Ed.D. or J.D. degree in aviation or closely related field.
• 5 years of professional aviation experience.
• Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Pilot and Flight Instructor certifications.
• Published research.

Responsibilities

• Teaching various aviation courses (3/3 course load equivalent for Assistant Professors) at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Teaching various aviation graduate courses to include safety, research design, flight courses and human factors.
• Graduate faculty members serve on graduate student master's thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.
• 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.
• Supervising graduate students conducting scholarly activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree