Assistant Professor

Position Information

Position Description & Details: North Dakota State University ( NDSU ) invites inquiries and applications for a nine (9) month Assistant Professor position in the School of Education with a primary focus on K-12 Educational Leadership to begin Auagust, 2021 or as negotiated. The position may be either renewable non-tenure-track or tenure-track depending upon candidate qualifications and interest.

The School of Education embraces diversity and diverse perspectives as we seek to eliminate injustices in education and the broader society. We value providing service for the betterment of society and the well-being of its members. Our ideal colleague will be committed to advancing our dynamic and growing Educational Leadership program - including an innovative Leadership Academy model, p ossess leadership experience in K-12 education to complement and diversify the existing faculty in our Educational Leadership programs, i nspire and challenge future leaders so they may meet the evolving demands of educational leadership, contribute meaningfully to department governance, and foster a collaborative community across the School of Education.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching and developing educational leadership courses; advising graduate students; supervising administrative practicum experiences; conducting research and scholarly activities; participating on committees at the unit, college, and university levels; and communicating with North Dakota educational associations, agencies, and K-12 schools. The typical workload for non-tenure-track faculty in the School of Education is Teaching (70%), Research (10%), and Service (20%). The typical workload for tenure-track faculty in the School of Education is Teaching (50%), Research (40%), and Service (10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (completed by the time of employment) in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a closely related field;
• Evidence of effective oral and written communications skills;
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with diverse colleagues, students, administrators, and the public;
• Ability to develop a research agenda in an area relevant to K-12 Educational Leadership as appropriate to non-tenure or tenure; and
• Experience in a US K-12 education leadership position at the building, district, regional, or state, or national level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of providing high-quality instruction, advising, and mentoring at the graduate level at the College/University level;
• Evidence of an active program of scholarly inquiry (tenure-track) or evidence of the potential for developing a research agenda (non-tenure-track) in an area relevant to K-12 Educational Leadership;
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for tribal communities and/or other under-served populations; and/or
• The ability to diversify program area faculty in a way that prioritizes, values, and celebrates diversity in all forms and ensure a sense of belonging, respect, and inclusion that supports the success of each member of the community.

Screening will begin on 1/7/21 and continue until filled.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Additional Information

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:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.