Teaching Assistant Professor - Air Traffic Management (ATM)
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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Salary/Position Classification

• $72,000+ 9-month contract, Teaching Assistant Professor, Exempt;
  • or $58,000, 12-month Contract, Instructor, Exempt.
  • Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
  • Opportunities to additionally teach in the Summer may be available at the Assistant Professor Level.
• 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, 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Teaching various aviation courses (4/4 course load for Teaching 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.

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,
  • or 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, aviation education, or closely related field.
• Evidence of established record of successful, collegiate-level classroom teaching in aviation.
• Be a former FAA Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) (Tower and/or Enroute) with on-the-job training instructor (OJTI) experience and/or former FAA Operations Supervisor (OS) experience.

To Apply

For full consideration applications must be received by January 31, 2025, and must include the following materials:

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

Position is open until filled.

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