Department Of Aviation -- University of North Dakota

Joseph J. Vacek, J.D., Assistant Professor












Phone: 777-7336
Email: jjvacek@aero.und.edu


Educational Background
  • Juris Doctor, With Distinction, 2006 - University of North Dakota
  • Bachelor of Science, Honors, Summa Cum Laude, 2003 - University of North Dakota
Professional Experience
  • Assistant Professor, UND Aerospace, 2007 to present
  • Attorney/Owner, Joe Vacek, PLLC, Minneapolis, MN, 2006 to present
  • Certified Flight Instructor, 2001 to present
  • Certified Civil and Family Mediator, Minnesota and North Dakota, 2003 to present
Courses Taught
  • Aviation 403 - Aviation Law
  • Aviation 302 - Air Transportation
  • Aviation 102 - Introduction to Aviation
Service Involvement
  • Minnesota State Bar, Aviation Law Section - Colleague Program Mentor
  • National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association member
  • UND Conflict Resolution Center, volunteer mediator, coach, and trainer
Research Activities
  • Aviation Environmental Regulation - Carbon emission caps
  • Burtness Research Scholar, UND School of Law, 2005-2006
  • EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Research Scholar, 1999-2003
Awards and Accomplishments
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
 
Department of Aviation
University of North Dakota
Box 9007 | Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
Phone: 701.777.2834