Instructor, Aviation/Air Traffic Management

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota seeks qualified applicants for a 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor. The position is based onsite at the UND Grand Forks, North Dakota campus, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The salary is $75,000 annually, and the position is exempt at 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate aviation courses and air traffic courses, with an emphasis on terminal and enroute radar and non-radar courses. The Instructor will also teach and assist in the Dispatcher Program, advise students on academic and career aspirations, serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned, and supervise students conducting scholarly activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Air Traffic Management.
• Two years of professional experience in ATM or education.
• Certification as an FAA Dispatcher.
• Ability to teach and develop a broad array of undergraduate aviation courses.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of an established record of successful collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Teach various undergraduate aviation courses in accordance with the Department’s standard teaching load for Instructors.
• Teach air traffic courses, emphasizing terminal and enroute radar and non-radar courses.
• Teach and assist in the Dispatcher Program.
• Advise students on academic and career aspirations.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
• Supervise students conducting scholarly activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level