Teaching Assistant Professor - Aviation

Salary/Position Classification

• $72,000+, Dependent on Experience, 9 month contract, Exempt
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Opportunities to additionally teach in the Summer may be available.
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Opportunities to additionally teach in the Summer may be available.

Purpose Of Position

The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota seeks qualified applicants for a 9-month, non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. 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) at the undergraduate level.
• Teaching various aviation industry and flight courses, safety courses, UAS courses, etc.
• Advising and mentoring students on academic and career aspirations.
• Serving on departmental, college and university committees, as assigned.
• Supervising students conducting scholarly activities. - (Essential)
• Teaching various aviation courses (4/4 course load for Assistant Professors) at the undergraduate level.
• Teaching various aviation industry and flight courses, safety courses, UAS courses, etc.
• Advising and mentoring 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 and minimum of 3 year of professional aviation experience.
• Advanced FAA pilot certification
• 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., M.D. or J.D. degree in Aviation related field.
• Hold a current FAA CFI/CFII certificate
• Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.

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.