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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Aviation Department

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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Aviation Department

  • 499726
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $80,000 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

Purpose of Position

The Department of Aviation at the University of North Dakota seeks qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
    • Teaching various aviation courses (3/3 course load equivalent for Assistant Professors) at the graduate and undergraduate level.
    • Teaching various aviation graduate and undergraduate courses to include safety, flight courses, human factors and other graduate courses within the candidates’ area of expertise.
    • Maintain at least a 20% research load working toward externally funded grants in an aviation discipline.
    • Advising students on academic and career aspirations.
    • Serving on departmental, college and university committees, as assigned.
    • Serve as a member and advisor for graduate students’ thesis and dissertation committees. 

Required Competencies

  • Ability to teach and develop a broad array of aviation courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.
  • Ability to conduct quality academic research.
  • Competent in using scholarly tools.

Minimum Requirements

  • Terminal degree in aviation or a closely related field.
  • 5 years of professional aviation experience.
  • Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
  • 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

  • Published research.
  • FAA Pilot and Flight Instructor certifications.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2027 and include the following materials:

  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Statement of professional goals.
  • Names and addresses of at least three professional references.

This 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.

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Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty

Department: Aviation

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Veteran’s Preference

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.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

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.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

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