School of Engineering and Mines - Faculty Job Openings

Position Number: 00026487
Department: Chemical Engineering
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for the Ann and Norman Hoffman Professor of National Defense/Energetics. We are anticipating hiring at the Assistant/Associate Professor for a start date of August 15, 2009. This position was created by a recent donation from an illustrious alum, Norman Hoffman, who had a highly successful career in the field of energetics. At UND we strive to achieve excellence as a department in both teaching and research. One of our strengths is the commitment to building a strong rapport between students and faculty. We maintain small class sizes, an open office hours policy, and a commitment by all faculty to helping all students to maximize their potential. We provide an environment that fosters mutual respect and maximizes learning. The department was awarded the 2005 University Award of Excellence in Research and the 2007 University Award for Excellence in Teaching. One of our strengths is extensive departmental and interdepartmental research collaboration.

Applicants for this position should possess B.S. and Ph.D degrees in chemical engineering or a closely related field. Duties will include a blend of teaching and research. A passion for teaching excellence in core chemical engineering undergraduate and graduate courses is necessary. The successful applicant will have the spirit and desire to develop and lead energetics engineering projects and the ability to engage graduate and undergraduate students anxious to acquire, document and study existing valuable energetics data. At the request of the Hoffman’s, one responsibility of this position will be to develop a repository of technical information in the field of energetics. This is a new position, and the applicant will have the flexibility to develop a new program using expertise and resources provided by Mr. Hoffman. Some Departmental service duties will be required.

Grand Forks has been rated as one of the top communities in the nation in which to live and work. Features include excellent schools, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods. UND’s Chemical Engineering Department is committed to faculty development and maintaining a true balance between teaching and scholarship, and between a career and family. It’s a great place to pursue your career.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with screening to begin February 1, 2009.

Applicants should send an application letter, a resume, a statement of teaching interests (except post-doc position), a statement of research interests (excepting the lecturer position) and the names and addresses of three references to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Harrington Hall Rm 323, 241 Centennial Drive Stop 7101, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7101. Reference letters will be required for finalists. Salary is commensurate with experience. UND is an EO/AA employer, and the university strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the school, including female applicants. Positions subject to availability of grant funding.

Position Number: 00026489
Department: Chemical Engineering
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2009. Due to the recent success of our sustainable energy research program, we are looking to fill non-tenured positions in Chemical Engineering. We strive to achieve excellence as a department in both teaching and research. One of our strengths is the commitment to building a strong rapport between students and faculty. We maintain small class sizes, an open office hours policy, and a commitment by all faculty to helping all students to maximize their potential. We provide an environment that fosters mutual respect and maximizes learning. The department was awarded the 2005 University Award of Excellence in Research and the 2007 University Award for Excellence in Teaching. One of our strengths is extensive departmental and interdepartmental research collaboration.

Applicants for this position should possess B.S. and Ph.D degrees in chemical engineering or a closely related field. Duties include a blend of teaching and research. A passion for teaching excellence in core chemical engineering undergraduate and graduate courses is necessary. Research expertise in the area of sustainable energy are required, including the areas of renewable fuels, biopolymers, coal combustion, or heterogeneous catalysis. Some Departmental service duties will be required.

Grand Forks has been rated as one of the top communities in the nation in which to live and work. Features include excellent schools, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods. UND's Chemical Engineering Department is committed to faculty development and maintaining a true balance between teaching and scholarship, and between a career and family. It's a great place to pursue your career.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with screening to begin September 15, 2008. Applicants should send an application letter, a resume, a statement of teaching interests (except post¬doc position), a statement of research interests (excepting the lecturer position) and the names and addresses of three references to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Harrington Hall Rm 323, 241 Centennial Drive Stop 7101, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7101. Reference letters will be required for finalists. Salary is commensurate with experience. UND is an EO/AA employer, and the university strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the school, including female applicants. Positions subject to availability of grant funding.

If the position is not filled by January 1, 2009 we will continue to accept applicants and negotiate a later start date.

September 30, 2009