Job Description

Teaching Assistant Professor/Instructor, Aviation/ATM, Non Tenure Track


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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Full-time Faculty
Salary/Position Classification


$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



The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota seeks qualified applicants for either a 9-month, non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or a 12-month, non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Instructor. Anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2026.



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)

Required Competencies


Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the undergraduate level.
Minimum Requirements


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 identity and 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:


Curriculum vitae Statement of professional goals Names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits



Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.



Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.



UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.



Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!


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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.


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Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.


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