Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Aviation Department

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota seeks a qualified applicant 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 UND Grand Forks, North Dakota campus and is classified as exempt salary. The salary is $80,000 for the 9-month contract and is commensurate with education and experience. Opportunities to teach during the summer may be available. The position is 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will teach aviation courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, maintain at least a 20% research load focused on working toward externally funded grants in an aviation discipline, advise students, participate in departmental, college, and university committees as assigned, and serve on and advise graduate thesis and dissertation committees.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in aviation or a closely related field.
• Five 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.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• The position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

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 in areas including safety, flight, human factors, and other graduate subjects within the candidate’s expertise.
• Maintain at least a 20% research load and work 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree