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Department Chair

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
Education
Role
Executive
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Description:
The Office of the Vice-President for Agricultural Affairs, the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources ( CAFSNR ) and the College of Engineering (CoE) at North Dakota State University ( NDSU ) invite applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering ( ABEN ). The Department has responsibility for leading and administering three academic programs (Agricultural Systems Management and Precision Agriculture in the CAFSNR and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering in the CoE) as well as research and Extension programing. The Chair has appointments in the CAFSNR , the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, and NDSU Extension and reports to the Vice-President for Agricultural Affairs for those functions. The position also reports to the Dean of the CoE for activities pertaining to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering academic programs. The Chair is responsible for administrative, budgetary, and personnel actions within the Department. The Department consists of 16 faculty members and 11 academic support staff serving 22 graduate students, 125 undergraduates, several student clubs, and research/Extension clientele. The Chair oversees curriculum design and delivery, facility planning, and resource allocation; takes an active role in recruiting students and faculty; maintains departmental records; prepares reports including ABET accreditation inputs; serves as a mentor and evaluator of the faculty; facilitates a collegial and productive work environment for faculty and staff; expedites relevant research; promotes Extension programming; solicits external funding; and collaborates with other departments and Research Extension Centers in achieving goals. The Chair is responsible for building relationships with agricultural, industrial, alumni, and other supporters; developing long-term department goals; and generating a vision for attaining these goals. The Chair represents the Department to University administration, other NDSU units, outstate Research Extension Centers, other universities, state and federal agencies, and commodity/agribusiness organizations. The Chair is expected to interact with clientele; and serve and lead the faculty, staff, and students in departmental quests for excellence in education, research, and Extension. The position is a full time, 12-month appointment. The chair will have an opportunity to teach and exercise leadership that enhances all facets of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering• or a closely related field; proven record of excellence in scholarly activities with the credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Full Professor and tenure in the Department; demonstrated capacity to successfully manage budgets; demonstrated effective leadership and excellence in interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment, teamwork, problem resolution, effective utilization of human resources, and negotiation of solutions in a culture of acceptance and collegiality; ability to articulate and advocate the vision and goals of the Department; excellent oral and written communication skills; familiarity with ABET accreditation; demonstrated ability to facilitate the success of students, research and Extension clientele, faculty, and staff; and eligible to obtain a valid U.S. drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Administrative experience; proven record of excellence in scholarly achievements in teaching, research, and/or Extension; experience in innovative curriculum development, implementation, and assessment; experience in Extension and outreach; experience with ABET accreditation processes; service leadership in professional societies, such as elected boards, editorial boards of journals, and program committees or international conferences; demonstrated success in acquiring and managing grants; record of successful student guidance; familiarity with the Land Grant system and northern Great Plains agriculture; and registered as a Professional Engineer

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include a one-page statement on your vision for serving as the chair of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department at North Dakota State University. This can be uploaded as "Other Document 1"

Your cover letter should address how you meet the minimum and maximum qualifications of this position.
Screening will begin 6/1/20 and remain open until suitable candidate is selected.

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  2. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  6. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Other Document 1
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  2. Veterans Administration Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
  4. Unofficial Transcript 2
  5. Other Document 2


Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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