Arts and Sciences - Faculty Job Openings

Position Number: 00017793
Department: Anthropology
Position: Assistant Professor

The Department of Anthropology at the University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND;
http://www.und.edu/dept/anthro/) invites applications for a full time, temporary (one year, with possibility of renewal) position in Cultural Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2009. The University of North Dakota is a public, research intensive university with a current enrollment of more than 13,000 students with 3,000 Arts and Sciences majors. One of the major institutions of higher education in the upper Midwest, UND (http://www.und.edu) is located in Grand Forks, ND, a growing community of 72,500 people located 300 mi. from Minneapolis and 150 mi, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. An excellent school system, a low crime rate, an arts community and a reasonable cost of living contribute to the city's high national ranking for quality of life.

The Ph.D. in Anthropology is required and must be in hand by August 16. We seek an experienced individual who will teach introductory and general lower/upper division courses in cultural anthropology, including introduction to cultural anthropology, cultural dynamics, ethnographic methods, and culture area studies in his/her own area of specialization. A course load of three classes in the Fall and four classes in the Spring is expected. We would be especially interested in an individual who is enthusiastic about being in a small undergraduate department where he/she would represent the diversity and excitement of contemporary cultural anthropology. Commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and advising is essential.

Candidates should submit a letter of application outlining teaching and research experience, a curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching, and the names of three references with contact information to Dr. Kimberly Porter, Chair, Department of Anthropology, Stop 8374, 236 Centennial Drive, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8374. Email applications will NOT be accepted. For further information you may contact Dr. Kimberly Porter (701) 777-6230, Kimberly Porter@und.nodak.edu, or Dr. Melinda Leach at (701) 777-3697 or melinda leach@und.nodak.edu. Review of applications will commence on May 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (4/27/09)

Position Number: 00015088
Department: Biology
Position: Lecturer

Biology Instructor. The Department of Biology at the University of North Dakota is soliciting applications for a full time instructor for a 9 month appointment, beginning August 16, 2009. The individual will assist with a range of activities in our introductory lecture and laboratory courses and instruct an advanced course in Conservation Biology. Recent Ph.D. students or current Ph.D. students with teaching experience in introductory biology and research or teaching experience in Conservation Biology are encouraged to apply. Send a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to the Chair, Biology Department, P.O. Box 9019 University Station, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9019. Review of applications will begin 16 June 2009, and continue until the position is filled. The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Number: 00026829
Department: Chemistry
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Postdoctoral research fellow in Analytical Chemistry and Nanotechnology. The research will focus on development of novel nanomaterials for various bioanalyses. Candidates with a background in nanomaterial synthesis, biomolecule detection and instrumental analysis are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant is expected to be capable of performing research work and writing manuscripts. The position involves the following major duties: (1) Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterials; (2) Application of the nanomaterials in various bioanalyses; (3) Management and maintenance of instruments in the nanotechnology research laboratory; (4) Writing research manuscripts for publication; and (5) assisting research advisor in supervising graduate and undergraduate students in their research activities. The position is available in the fall of 2009. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal.

Please send CV, three references, and transcripts to Dr. Julia Zhao. Department of Chemistry, PO Box 9024, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024. Applications Materials can be e-mailed to Dr. Julia Zhao at jzhao@chem.und.edu. UND is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (6/22/09)

Position Number: 00023677
Department: Chemistry
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the field of inorganic/organometallic chemistry in the Chemistry Department, University of North Dakota. Responsibilities include ligand synthesis, catalyst preparation and screening, mechanistic investigation, maintenance of laboratory, and supervison of graduate and undergraduate students. Experience with kinetics is a plus. Successful candidates are expected to be independent, highly motivated, and have good communication skills. Salary will be $26,000-30,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV, names and contact information of 2-3 references, and a summary of research experience and interests to Dr. Guodong Du, Department of Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 151 Cornell St. Stop 9024, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024. An electronic application, in a single pdf file, is preferred (gdu@chem.und.edu).

University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Number: 00026828
Department: Chemistry
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Department of Chemistry at UND has an opening for postdoctoral research associate in synthetic nanoscience. The starting date will be Oct. 1, 2009. The initial appointment is for 12 months and is renewable upon mutual agreement. The salary will be $26,000 to $30,000 depending on experience.

Requirement: Ph.D. in Chemistry of Physics, with emphasis on organic synthesis, polymer chemistry or nanomaterials science.

Application: Please send your curriculum vitae, publication list and research summary to Dr. Qianli (Rick) Chu at chu@chem.und.edu or mail your application packet to:

Dr. Qianli (Rick) Chu
Assistant Professor
Chemistry Department
University of North Dakota
Abbott Hall, Room 236
151 Cornell St., Stop 9024
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (5/12/09)

Position Number: 00027020
Department: Chemistry
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

New opening at University of North Dakota (UND) for a postdoctoral non-tenure-track position. The research will be performed in the area of gas particle reactions of PAH nitration and oxidation.
The experience in atmospheric research using mass spectrometry couple to chroamtography is highly desired. The successful applicant is expected to assist graduate and undergraduate students. Prior experience in writing papers is preferred. A Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry is required.

Please send your application including cover letter, resume, publication list, two letters of recommendation, and an applicant control card (www.und.edu/dept/aao/apcontrolcard.htm).
Contact: Dr. Alena Kubatova, email: akubatova@chem.und.edu.

University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (06/19/2009)

Position Number: 00023693, 00014729
Department: Communication
Position: Open

We invite applications for multiple faculty positions in Communication beginning August 2009. Building on its strength of preparing graduates to lead in professional settings worldwide, a new administrative structure will facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and enhancement of professional aspects of the bachelors and masters programs in Communication as well as the PhD in Communication and Public Discourse.

One of the major institutions of higher education in the Upper Midwest, the University of North Dakota is a public research university with a current enrollment of 12,800 on-campus students and another 5,000 served at a distance through correspondence and on-line instruction. The University is located in Grand Forks, a growing rural city of 58,000 people. An excellent school system, a low crime rate, a vibrant arts community and a reasonable cost of living contribute to the city's very high national ranking for quality of life.

Positions may be tenured, tenure-track, or term appointments and are open with respect to rank and area within the communication discipline. Candidates with expertise in public relations, advertising, journalism/mass media, health communication or new communication technology are especially encouraged to apply. Among the positions to be filled are the Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson endowed Professorship in Communication in the area of Journalism and the position of Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs.

Pending final approval, beginning January 2009, the academic programs in communication will be administered through the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Faculty in Communication will have tenure homes in departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Candidates should have a PhD in communication or a closely related field (by August 2009) or substantial professional experience and accomplishment in the field of communication. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate the academic and research credentials and professional competencies to:

• communicate clearly and effectively
• sustain a scholarly agenda that is productive in terms of measurable peer reviewed cutcomes,
• seek external grant funding,
• effectively teach undergraduate students and mentor graduate students in communication courses and degree programs,
• collaborate and work productively with colleagues both within and outside of the communication program,
• develop courses in their area of expertise, and
• assume appropriate leadership roles at the university and in the professional community to actively promote and contribute in positive ways to the future direction, development, and success of the academic programs

Successful candidates will be selected based on the criteria outlined above and how they complement the expertise of the existing faculty. Applicants that make the short list and are invited to campus for an interview will be subject to background checks and checks of all references and employers. Official copies of transcripts will be required before hiring decisions can be made.

To apply, candidates must submit a full curriculum vitae/resume, and a letter of application indicating area of expertise and addressing the criteria noted above, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five references to: Chair of the Communication Search Committee, University of North Dakota, 290 Centennial Drive, Stop 8038, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58201. Application review will begin on or about December 5, 2008. Electronic applications should be sent as PDF files to brenda.schill@und.edu. UND is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Position Number: New
Department: Indian Studies
Position: Assistant Professor

Department of American Indian Studies, University of North Dakota, 1-year replacement position, Cultural Anthropology.

The Department of American Indian Studies at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a 1-year, non-tenure-track replacement position in cultural anthropology.

We seek a cultural anthropologist with specialization and fieldwork experience in American Indian cultures, preferably with expertise in the northern Plains. Our ideal candidate will have a broad, comparative training, employs a historically informed perspective on contemporary communities, enjoys working in a collegiate interdisciplinary setting, and is able to teach courses on ecological, medical or economic issues, as well as a general introductory course. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered; teaching experience required. Teaching responsibilities will include six courses per year. Department courses are capped at 35.

Send cover letter, C.V., copy of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Birgit Hans, Chair, Department of Indian Studies, Box 7103, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Information about the department can be found at http://www.und.edu/dept/indian/.

Application deadline is May 30, 2009. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. Woman, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. (5/12/09)

Position Number: 00013506
Department: Mathematics
Position: Assistant Professor

The Mathematics Department at the University of North Dakota anticipates hiring one non-tenure track assistant professor beginning August 16, 2009. This position carries an annual teaching load of 18 credit hours per year, most or all of which will be online, as well as responsibility for online course development. The position will initially be an annual appointment with the possibility of future multi-year contracts depending on performance and budget. The position requires an earned doctorate in Mathematics by 8/15/2009. Salary is competitive, with an excellent benefits package. To apply, send a letter indicating your interest in the position, your CV, teaching summary, and three current letters of reference to: Screening Committee, Mathematics Department, University of North Dakota, Witmer Hall, Room 313, 101 Cornell Street Stop 8376, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8376. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. UND is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (6/4/09)

Position Number: 00013506
Department: Music
Position: Instructor

Rank and Salary: Full-Time Instructor, non-tenure track. Salary based on assignment.

Position: The University of North Dakota Department of Music seeks an Instructor of Music Theory and Composition. Course load could include freshman and sophomore levels of Music Theory and Aural Skills, Instrumental and Choral Arranging, Music Technology, Composition, and Graduate Music Theory. Duties may include other assignments per the successful candidate's area of expertise and available funds.

Qualifications: Masters in Music required, Doctoral studies desirable. Record of successful teaching in collegiate setting required.

Department: The UND Music Department is an accredited institutional member of NASM and features a nationally recognized faculty and staff (16 tenured/tenure-track, 17 adjunct). The B.M., B.A., M.M., and Ph.D. degrees are offered, with emphases in Liberal Arts, Music Education, Music Therapy, Performance, Conducting, Composition, and Pedagogy. We are located in Grand Forks, ND, a diverse and artistically active community. The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Please include a letter of application, resume, at least three current letters of reference (with a list of names, addresses and phone number of references), and academic transcripts (unofficial copy acceptable for initial application). Send applications to: Search Committee, Department of Music, 3350 Campus Road, Stop 7125, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7125. E-mail inquiries or nominations are encouraged and should be directed to janice_hoffarth@und.nodak.edu. For additional information, visit our website at 222.undmusic.org. (6/4/09)

Position Number: New
Department: Philosophy & Religion
Position: Instructor

Instructor in philosophy and applied ethics, for academic year 2009-2010. Classroom and online courses, at both introductory and advanced levels, including Introduction to Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Ethics in Engineering and Science, and Ethics in Health Care. Part-time, benefited position, annual reappointment dependent upon staffing needs and available funding. Applicant must have an M.A. or Ph.D., with experience teaching both in classroom and online. Send application letter and c.v. by June 1 to David Lawrence, Chair, UND Department of Philosophy and Religion, 276 Centennial Drive, Stop 7128, Grand Forks, ND 58202. The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer. (5/12/09)

Position Number: 00013947 (filled) and 00015668 (open)
Department: Physics
Position: Assistant Professor

The University of North Dakota's Physics Department is seeking to fill two positions at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track). One is for a condensed matter or materials science experimentalist and the other for a condensed matter theorist. Both positions begin August 16, 2009. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate physics courses, initiating an active program of research, supervising students conducting research at the B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels, and seeking external funding for research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics and a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience or equivalent. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement regarding teaching, and a statement regarding research to:
Professor Ju Kim, Search Committee Chair, Physics Department, Witmer Hall Room 213,
101 Cornell Street Stop 7129, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7129, email: ju.kim@UND.NoDak.edu

Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Professor Kim. Information about the Physics Department can be found at http://www.physics.und.edu/ Use of electronic mail is encouraged. We will begin screening applicants November 17, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be received by this date to assure consideration. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position Number: 00015668 & 00015424
Department: Physics & Astrophysics
Position: Assistant Professor

The University of North Dakota's Physics Department is seeking to fill two positions at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track). One is for a condensed matter or materials science experimentalist and the other for a condensed matter theorist. Both positions begin August 16, 2010. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate physics courses, initiating an active program of research, supervising students conducting research at the B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels, and seeking external funding for research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics and a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience or equivalent. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement regarding teaching, and a statement regarding research to:
Professor Ju Kim Search Committee Chair
Physics Department
Witmer Hall Room 213
101 Cornell Street Stop 7129
Grand Forks ND 58202-7129
email: ju.kim@und.edu

Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Professor Kim. Information about the Physics Department can be found at http://www.physics.und.edu/ Use of electronic mail is encouraged. We will begin screening applicants November 16, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be received by this date to assure consideration. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. (6/25/09)

Position Number: 00014181
Department: Sociology
Position: Assistant Professor

University of North Dakota-Department of Sociology is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 16, 2010. Teaching areas to include Aging, Statistics, Research Methods, Introduction to Sociology and a courses in the candidate's specialty area. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Sociology or evidence of its completion before appointment. Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching effectiveness and research is required. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research program and provide service to the university and the discipline. Salary dependent upon qualifications. The University of North Dakota, the state's flagship university, offers opportunities to collaborate with an entrepreneurial team of social scientists affiliated with the Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research, the Center for Rural Health, the Social Science Research Center and the Center for Conflict Resolution. Regular teaching load is five courses per year. Send letter of application, statement of teaching and research philosophy, teaching evaluations, current vita, sample publications and three letters of reference to: Kathleen A. Tiemann, Chairperson, Sociology Department, 225 Centennial Drive Stop 7136, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7136. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications accepted by mail only. The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (6/22/09)

June 25, 2009