Odegard School of Aerospace Science - Faculty Job Openings

Position Number: New (4 positions - 3 have been filled)
Department: Aviation
Position: ATC Lecturer

The University of North Dakota is currently seeking multiple, on-site Air Traffic Control (ATC) training instructors. These positions are in support of the Norwegian Air Traffic Control training program conducted at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks ND. Personnel selected will function in a position titled Lecturer.

This hands-on position will require the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and lab based training. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching/platform skills and classroom management techniques, a student focused drive for continuous improvement and strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures. In addition, this position will provide mentoring for students and other instructors as well as curriculum design and development expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience working as a Certified Professional Controller in an air traffic control facility (e.g., Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) within the past four (4) years.

Candidates must have Military, FAA, ICAO or commercial Air Traffic Control training and experience. Prior (or current) certification as an Air Traffic Controller is required.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree and experience and training in ICAO, or FAA, or military or commercial Air Traffic Control Operations is required.

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and three professional references to:

Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
University of North Dakota
Gary Ebel, Human Resources Department
3980 Campus Rd Stop 9007
Grand Forks ND 58202-9007

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (8/14/09)

Position Number: 00014064
Department: Center for People & Environment
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

Full-time Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of North Dakota, a one-year term position with possibility of extension. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to April 1, 2009. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, with the full benefits of a 12-month postdoctoral research appointment at UND; position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications: Requires Ph.D. in Climatology, Atmospheric Sciences, or in a related
field; demonstrated ability to work with graduate and undergraduate students, and be able to communicate effectively. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing remotely sensed datasets into modeling systems, or prior research experience and/or interest in using radio occultation measurements, and with computer programming and data analysis skills.

Duties: The successful applicant will support activities of the Center of Excellence in Space Technology and Operations at UND by developing methods of applying radio occultation data retrievals (e.g., COSMIC) to climate change research, eventually scaling applications to the availability of global daily RO sensing at sub-150 Km spatial resolution (anticipated by 2011). Applications of interest include validation of simulation results, use of RO data in climate, atmospheric, and environmental modeling on both global and regional scales, and others. He or she will also represent Center activities at conferences and meetings and prepare scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The postdoctoral researcher will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary group of scientists applying radio occultation data and data products to environmental solutions. Described activities are in support of the University of North Dakota's Center of Excellence in Space Technology and Operations. Housed in the Center for People and the Environment (CP&E) at UND, the Center of Excellence is a broad collaborative effort among UND organizations - including the Departments of Earth System Science and Policy, Atmospheric Sciences, and Space Studies - and GeoOptics LLC.

UND's CP&E (www.umac.org/cpe) performs solutions-driven research to directly benefit end users in both the scientific community and the general public, develops and operates technologies, sensors, and web-based data support services in support of this research, and offers degrees in Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP). GeoOptics LLC (www.geooptics.com) is a leader in development and operations of satellite constellation systems for collection and distribution of data critical to scientific investigations, and to weather and climate forecasting and other operational support services.

How to apply: Send a letter of application, current c.v., and a narrative of research experience and interests to Karen Katrinak, Center for People and the Environment, University of North Dakota, Clifford Hall Room 300, 4149 University Avenue Stop 9011, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011; tel. (701) 777-2482, fax (701) 777-2940; katrinak@aero.und.edu.

UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. (2/12/09)

Position Number: 00013623 and 00014925
Department: Earth System Science and Policy
Position: Assistant Professor

The Department of Earth System Science and Policy (see http://essp.und.edu) at the University of  North Dakota invites applications for two faculty openings at the level of assistant professor  with a preferred start date of January 2010.  Successful candidates will be expected to work across disciplinary boundaries in a collegial environment. The Department also houses the Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment. The Center’s vision is to use science and policy research, application development, training and outreach to provide benefits to North Dakota and the Northern Great Plains region (see http://www.umac.org).

Faculty Position in Environmental Economics:  The successful candidate will have an exceptional record as an interdisciplinary scientist and educator, and will be creative in linking academia with practice. Preference will be given to candidates with a commitment to working with scientists across disciplinary boundaries to develop innovative methods, approaches and analysis for policy and decision making in the coupled human-environment system. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in and experience with issues surrounding valuation of ecosystem services, and providing theoretical and applied approaches to coupled economic and biophysical modeling frameworks. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching core and elective courses that link economics with Earth System Science.

Faculty Position in Land System Science:  The successful candidate will have an exceptional record as an interdisciplinary scientist and educator, and will be creative in linking academia with practice. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Geography, Geology or Earth Sciences, and ability to apply these disciplines to land systems science with particular emphasis on agriculture, grasslands and wetlands, and issues of concern in the Northern Great Plains. The successful candidate will also demonstrate interest in and experience with remote sensing of land systems. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in teaching the ESSP core course on the Geosphere and Earth Observation.

Candidates must have a PhD in an appropriate discipline, thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, and be capable of planning and executing collaborative projects.  Positions are full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track.  A successful history of external funding is a strong advantage.    Responsibilities include serving the public and the academic community, undertaking significant scholarly activity, teaching at the graduate level, and advising and supervising students.  To apply, send a cover letter describing potential contributions, CV, statement of past and future research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, history of external support, and the names and contact details for three referees to:        

Dr Karen Katrinak
Department of Earth System Science and Policy
University of North Dakota
Clifford Hall Room 300
4149 University Avenue Stop 9011
Grand Forks, ND  58202-9011
katrinak@aero.und.edu
Tel. (701) 777-2482  /  Fax (701) 777-2940

Inquiries about these positions should be directed to Dr Michael Hill, Chair of the Search Committee. Email: hillmj@aero.und.edu; Phone: (701) 777-6071.

November 9, 2009