POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

North Dakota State University
Natural Resources Management Interdisciplinary Program
Open Rank, Tenure Track Faculty Position
Fargo, ND

CLOSING DATE: Screening will begin February 29, 2008 and remain open until a suitable applicant pool is established.

DESCRIPTION: The Natural Resources Management Interdisciplinary Program at North Dakota State University announces a 12-month, tenure track faculty position (70% teaching/30% research). The successful candidate will serve as an integral member and active participant in a dynamic interdisciplinary program involving four colleges and ten departments; please see the NRM Webpage at http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/nr. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership in the continuing academic progress and NRM program growth by engaging in teaching, new-course development, student recruitment and retention, effective advising of undergraduate and graduate students, community outreach, acquisition of extramural funding for research and academic program development dissemination of research results in professional publications, and service to the state of North Dakota, the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources, and the Natural Resources Management Interdisciplinary Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned PhD in Natural Resources Management or a terminal degree and education and experience in a closely related field
• Experience in application of natural resources management concepts in a public, private, or non-profit environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach graduate/undergraduate courses
• Demonstrated understanding of an interdisciplinary academic culture
• Demonstrated ability to function in an interdisciplinary academic environment
• Potential for obtaining extramural research and academic educational program funding
• Potential to publish in peer-reviewed or refereed professional publications
• Participation in professional development activities
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned PhD in Natural Resources Management
• Environmental mitigation experience
• Academic or professional experience with NEPA and EIS
• Pollution control science and/or sustainable land management practices background
• Demonstrated leadership skills for planning, managing, and implementing recruitment efforts
• Potential for academic/career advising of graduate/undergraduate students
• Demonstrated ability to assist the general public in understanding the application of natural resources management interdisciplinary concepts
• Informal participation in community outreach activities involving natural resources management concepts
• Publication in professional journals
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals in other fields
• Demonstrated understanding of field work

TO APPLY: Electronic submission to Barbara Magnusson of the application materials below is required.

1. Letter of Introduction
2. 2-3 page Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information of three references

Questions regarding the responsibilities of the position may be directed to Dr. Carolyn Grygiel, Chair - Search Committee, Natural Resources Management Interdisciplinary Program.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the screening date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability.

North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer.