Non-Tenure Track Term Assistant Professor of Aviation Technology

The Aviation Technology Division (ATD) at the University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a non-tenure track term Assistant Professor of Aviation Technology with an emphasis in Flight Dispatch and Aviation Operations. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

ATD prepares students for careers in flight dispatch and aviation management through practical, career-focused education. In this role, you will teach aviation courses, including courses focused on flight planning and methods of coordinating dispatch activities. You will also support student success and help students connect classroom learning to real-world industry practices. You will have the opportunity to bring your aviation experience into the classroom while contributing to the development of future aviation professionals.

ATD has educated thousands of aviation industry professionals and offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Air Traffic Control, as well as a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management. The division’s maintenance training center and aviation classes are located at Merrill Field, one of the nation's busiest general aviation airports.

To thrive in this role, you should have experience in flight dispatch or aviation management, and a strong understanding of aviation operations and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail will help you explain technical concepts clearly and support students with different backgrounds and experience levels. Teaching or training experience is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree in Aviation Technology, Aviation Safety, Management, Education, or an appropriate related discipline;

OR

• An associate degree and three years of professional aviation experience;

OR

• An FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane and Instrument ratings, a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single- and Multi-Engine Land ratings, and an Instrument rating.

Position Details:

This position is located at the Aviation Technology Complex at Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be offered a competitive salary based on education and experience.

Application review will begin immediately. To ensure consideration, you must submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on November 16, 2026.

 Please include the following with your application: 

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Statement of Teaching
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ishmael Cremer, Chief Flight Instructor, at iacremer@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

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