Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Aviation Department

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota is seeking a qualified candidate for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. The position is based onsite at the University of North Dakota’s Grand Forks, North Dakota campus, is classified as exempt, and pays $80,000 for the 9-month contract. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position is 40 hours per week, and opportunities to teach during the summer may be available.

The successful candidate will teach aviation courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, with a course load equivalent to 3/3 for Assistant Professors, and maintain at least a 20% research load working toward externally funded grants in an aviation discipline. The position also involves advising students, serving on departmental, college, and university committees, and serving on and advising graduate students’ thesis and dissertation committees.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in aviation or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of professional aviation experience.
• Evidence of an established record of successful collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
• FAA pilot certification.
• Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Ability to conduct quality academic research.
• Competence in using scholarly tools.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach various aviation courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, with a 3/3 course load equivalent for Assistant Professors.
• Teach courses including safety, flight, human factors, and other graduate courses within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Maintain at least a 20% research load while working toward externally funded grants in an aviation discipline.
• Advise students on academic and career aspirations.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
• Serve as a member and advisor for graduate students’ thesis and dissertation committees.

What This Job Offers

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