University of North Dakota
Teaching Assistant Professor/Instructor, Aviation/ATM, Non-Tenure Track
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Teaching Assistant Professor/Instructor, Aviation/ATM, Non-Tenure Track
Job no:
497243 Work type:
Full-time Faculty Location:
Grand Forks Categories:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
$72,000+, 9-month for Teaching Assistant Professor; or $70,000+, 12 month for Instructor; Contract; Exempt
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Opportunities to additional teach in the summer may be available.
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Teaching various aviation courses (4/4 course load for Assistant Professors or standard Department teaching load for Instructors) at the undergraduate level.
Teaching various air traffic courses, with an emphasis on terminal and enroute radar and non-radar courses.
Advising students on academic and career aspirations.
Serving on departmental, college and university committees, as assigned.
Supervising students conducting scholarly activities. - (Essential)
Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the undergraduate level.
Master’s Degree in Aviation or Related field to be considered for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, Bachelor’s Degree to be considered for the rank of Instructor.
Three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following: FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC), military controllers with FAA credentials, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) air traffic controllers, and/or Control Tower Operator (CTO) controllers.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand 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
Ph.D., Ed.D. or J.D. degree in Aviation related field.
Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
Be former FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) (Tower and/or En route) with on-the-job training instructor (OJTI) experience and/or former FAA Operations Supervisor (OS) experience.
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
January 31, 2026
and include the following materials:
Statement of professional goals
Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Position is open until filled.
Advertised:
13 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
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497243 Work type:
Full-time Faculty Location:
Grand Forks Categories:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
$72,000+, 9-month for Teaching Assistant Professor; or $70,000+, 12 month for Instructor; Contract; Exempt
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Opportunities to additional teach in the summer may be available.
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Teaching various aviation courses (4/4 course load for Assistant Professors or standard Department teaching load for Instructors) at the undergraduate level.
Teaching various air traffic courses, with an emphasis on terminal and enroute radar and non-radar courses.
Advising students on academic and career aspirations.
Serving on departmental, college and university committees, as assigned.
Supervising students conducting scholarly activities. - (Essential)
Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the undergraduate level.
Master’s Degree in Aviation or Related field to be considered for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, Bachelor’s Degree to be considered for the rank of Instructor.
Three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following: FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC), military controllers with FAA credentials, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) air traffic controllers, and/or Control Tower Operator (CTO) controllers.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand 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
Ph.D., Ed.D. or J.D. degree in Aviation related field.
Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
Be former FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) (Tower and/or En route) with on-the-job training instructor (OJTI) experience and/or former FAA Operations Supervisor (OS) experience.
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
January 31, 2026
and include the following materials:
Statement of professional goals
Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Position is open until filled.
Advertised:
13 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
#J-18808-Ljbffr