Arts and Sciences - Faculty Job Openings

Position Number: 00016621 & 00013637
Department: Biology
Position: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

The Department of Biology at the University of North Dakota invites applications for two positions in Grassland Biology. The University of North Dakota has an -800 acre field station of native upland and saline tall grass prairie available for hypothesis driven experimental research on grassland ecosystems.

Tenure-track Position in Grassland Ecosystem Ecology/Wildlife Biology. We seek to fill a tenure-track position in Grassland Ecosystem Ecology/Wildlife Biology at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The position is integral to our undergraduate major in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology and will also strengthen the department's teaching and research mission in basic science. The individual will combine hypothesis driven research on grassland biology, with the ability to interact with resource management agencies. We are particularly interested in individuals studying the impact of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on grasslands, potentially including the role of mammals, fire, and invasive species on ecosystem structure and function, along with the implication of these disturbances for ecosystem restoration and/or wildlife management. Teaching duties will not exceed two courses per year during the first several years. Courses taught will depend on the candidate's area of expertise and potentially include Grassland Ecology, Management and Restoration, Mammalogy, Conservation Biology, or participation in a team-taught Introductory Biology course. A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral experience desirable. The successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program. The department offers graduate degrees through the Ph.D. and active training of graduate students is expected.

Assistant Professor in Ecological Genomics of Grassland Species. We seek to fill a temporary Assistant Professor position with an individual who combines field-based and laboratory approaches for hypothesis driven research on grasses native to the Northern Plains. We are particularly interested in individuals who can study the genomic basis of adaptation to the extreme local environment unique to the Northern Plains (e.g., extreme cold, water stress, high salinity, or heavy metals). The individual will interact with a group of faculty working with both plants and animals who seek to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying responses of organisms to their natural environment by combining functional genomics and ecological approaches. Teaching duties each year will include Systematic Botany and coordination of Introductory Biology labs for non-majors. The position is a regular 9 month academic appointment available for a minimum of two years. A PhD is required and post-doctoral experience desirable.

Both positions will begin 16 August 2010. Review of applications will begin [3 weeks after appearance of the ad in Science] and continue until the positions are filled. Send CV, three representative reprints, statement of teaching and research interests, and have three letters of reference sent to either Dr. Robert Newman (Grassland Ecosystem/Wildlife Biology position) or Dr. Steven Ralph (Ecological Genomics position), 10 Cornell St. Stop 9019, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9019. For more information: www.und.edu/dept/biology/iobs.htm. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. (9/1/09)

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: 000270190& 00027018
Department: Chemistry
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Applications are invited for two postdoctoral research associate positions in theoretical computational chemistry in Prof. Hoffmann's research group at the University of North Dakota. The successful candidates will be involved with the development, implementation and application of multireference methods for molecular electronic structure, with emphasis on Generalized Van Vleck Perturbation Theory (GVVPT). Specific chemical applications will include reactions of small metal and metalloid oxides. One of the positions requires expertise in relativistic methods in quantum chemistry. Both positions require significant software development and require proficiency with either the C or Fortran language. Initial appointments will be for one year and are renewable for additional years upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vita and statement of research interests together with the names of three references to Prof. Mark R. Hoffmann, University of North Dakota, Chemistry Department, 151 Cornell St. Stop 9024, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024. Completed applications must be received by October 1, 2009 for full consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The
University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (9/11/09)

Position Number: New
Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Position: Open; assistant, associate or full professor

Speech-Language Pathology Position, Tenured AssociatelFull Professor: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota seeks a senior faculty member to lead the department in mentoring junior faculty and building its Ph.D. program. The academic program, recently reaccredited by the CAA, offers a BS in communication disorders, an MS in speech-language pathology, and a Ph.D. in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities include graduate teaching, supervision of student research, scholarly activity including publication and grant writing, and service. Individuals with a potential interest in assuming the role of chair in 2011 are especially encouraged to apply. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in speech-language pathology, established record of scholarship and external funding, evidence of successful teaching; leadership potential. Desired qualifications: CCC-SLP and clinical experience; ability to teach courses in one or more of the following: voice, motor speech and dysphagia, AAC, child/adult neurogenic disorders; administrative experience. Position begins August 16, 2010. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send letter of application, vitae, copies of recent publications, names and contact information for three references to Dr. Manish Rami, Chair, Search Committee, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Montgomery Hall Room 101, 290 Centennial Drive Stop 8040, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8040. Position open until filled. UND is an AA/EOE.

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. (9/23/09)

Position Number: 00015551
Department: English
Position: Assistant Professor

The Department of English at the University of North Dakota invites applications for an
assistant professor of digital humanities, new media, American cultural studies and new
technology, including online media and film. This is a full-time tenure-track position teaching
undergraduate and graduate students. Candidate must have a Ph.D. Fall 2010 classes begin in
August, 2010. Please send letter of application, cv, and teaching statement to Sheryl O'Donnell,
Chair, Department of English, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58203. For
additional information about the Department of English and the University of North Dakota by
visiting our website at http://www.und.nodak.edu. University of North Dakota is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (9/15/09)

Position Number: 00017125
Department: Philosophy and Religion
Position: Assistant Professor

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, Department of Philosophy and Religion, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track, assistant professor position beginning Fall, 2010. The successful candidate will be a broadly trained, dynamic teacher/scholar with primary expertise in continental philosophy, specialization open.  Candidate must be committed to both general education and working with the major, and, as our department is small, should have competence to teach a wide range of general courses in fields not exclusive to continental philosophy.  Teaching experience and appropriate Ph.D. are required. Send letter of interest, CV, short essay describing teaching philosophy/experience, and three letters of reference to: Dr. David Peter Lawrence, Chair / Department of Philosophy and Religion / 276 Centennial Drive, Stop 7128 / University of North Dakota / Grand Forks, ND 58202. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2009. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of North Dakota is an EO/AA employer. (9/29/09)

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: 00016746, 00015701, & 00016878
Department: Psychology
Position: Assistant Professor

The Psychology Department at the U. North Dakota is recruiting three tenure-track assistant professors for fall 2010. One position is in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in child development. The second position is in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology, diversity, or health psychology. The third position is in Forensic Psychology (expertise area open). The department has approx. 400 under grad majors and offers two Master's and two Ph.D. programs. The clinical Ph.D. program has been continuously accredited since 1969 and houses the largest and most successful Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education program in the country. Salaries are competitive. Requirements for all positions are a Ph.D. in Psychology by 8/15/10, evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly promise. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2009; applications accepted until the positions are filled. Send a letter of application, current CV, graduate transcript, and 3 original letters of recommendation to Mark Grabe, Psychology Department, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8380. Applicants should identify the position for which they are applying. UND is an Affirmative Action lEqual Employment Opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (9/11/09)

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)

November 4, 2009