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Professor Chair/Head

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

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Position Information

Position Description & Details:

The O?ce 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 each of those functions. The position also reports to the Dean of the CoE for activities pertaining to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering academic programs.

Responsibilities:

The Chair is responsible for administrative, budgetary, and personnel actions within the Department. The Department consists of 17 faculty members, 2 post-doctoral associates and 9 academic support staff serving 26 graduate students, 113 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 and maintaining positive relationships with agricultural, industrial, alumni, and other supporters and stakeholders; 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 in a collegial manner 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
  • Excellent English proficiency, including oral and written communication skills;
  • 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 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
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate the success of students, research and Extension clientele, faculty, and staff
  • Ability to articulate and advocate the vision and goals of the Department
  • Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage budgets

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
  • Record of successful student guidance
  • Demonstrated success in acquiring and managing grants
  • 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
  • Familiarity with the Land Grant system and northern Great Plains agriculture
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer

Applicant Materials Required:

Screening will begin August 1, 2021 and continue until a successful candidate it selected. Applications are accepted online only at https://jobs.ndsu.edu. Application material must 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. Requests for information may be sent to Dr. Richard Horsley, Search Committee Chair, 701.231.8142, Richard.Horsley@ndsu.edu.

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.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

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.

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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