Joseph J. Vacek, J.D., Assistant Professor
Phone: 701-732-0736
Email:
joevacek@gmail.com
Educational Background
- Juris Doctor, With Distinction, University of North Dakota, 2006
- Civil & Family Mediator Qualification Training, 2004
- Bachelor of Science, Honors, Summa Cum Laude, University of North Dakota, 2003
Professional Experience
- 2010-Present: Adjunct Professor of Space Studies, UND Aerospace
- 2007-Present: Assistant Professor of Aviation, UND Aerospace
- 2007-Present: Attorney at Law
- 2003-Present: Civil and Family Mediator
- 2001-Present: Certified Flight Instructor
Courses Taught
- Aviation 100 - Aviation Orientation
- Aviation 102 - Introduction to Aviation
- Aviation 222 - IFR Regulations and Procedures
- Aviation 302 - Air Transportation
- Aviation 389 - Introduction to Aerobatic Flight
- Aviation 403 - Aviation Law
- Aviation 485 - Aviation Capstone
- Aviation 512 - Aviation Environmental Concerns
- Honors 393 - Transportation Today and Tomorrow
- Space Studies 565 - Space Law
Research
- Law Enforcement use of Drones (In progress, ND Law Rev., Air & Space Lawyer, American
Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio)
- Aerobatic Training and Upset Attitude Recovery (In progress)
- Study of Teaching and Learning in Aviation (In progress, University Aviation Association)
- Air Law casebook Editor-in-Chief (Kendall-Hunt Publishing Co., 2009)
Service Involvement
- UND Aerobatic Team Faculty Advisor (4 consecutive national championships)
- National Academies Transportation Research Board (committee member & peer reviewer)
- International Air and Transportation Safety Bar Association
- UND Council on Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Transportation Committee
Chair
- UND Conflict Resolution Center, Board of Directors
- UND Honors Committee Chair
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