Assistant Professor, Agricultural Machinery Engineering

Position Information

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABEN) at North Dakota State University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Agricultural machinery engineering in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources (CAFSNR). While this position resides in the CAFSNR, it is affiliated with the College of Engineering through academics.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses related to agricultural machinery engineering, including developing equipment and instrumentation for teaching the practical applications of the theories and principles in machinery engineering. Specific teaching responsibilities may include: ABEN 473/673 Agricultural Power, ABEN 479/679 Fluid Power Systems Design, ABEN 478/678 Machinery Analysis and Design, ABEN 482/682 Instrumentation and Measurements, ABEN 486 Design Project I, ABEN 487 Design Project II, and ABEN 496 Field Experience/Ag Tech Expo. The individual is also expected to participate in curricular planning and advise undergraduate and graduate students in department programs and serve as an advisor for the Bison Puller ¼ Scale Tractor student club.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally-funded research program in her or his specific area of interest under the broad topic area of the interface between machinery and precision agriculture.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in agricultural engineering or a related field with at least one degree in an engineering discipline
• Ability to develop a high-quality teaching program
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Has a PE license or the ability to obtain a PE license in the near future
• Ability to develop an externally-funded research program
• Ability to work independently and collegially as a multidisciplinary team member
• Ability to communicate effectively including excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, industry personnel, and students

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective teaching experience and ability to engage students, especially at a university
• Demonstrated expertise in Northern Plains agriculture
• Demonstrated record of scholarship, including experience in conducting research and publishing research findings
• Experience preparing successful competitive research proposals
• Related industry experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams or supervising technical support staff
• Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students, faculty, and staff

Applicant Materials Required

The application should include the following:

• Letter of application showing how all minimum qualifications are met, and highlighting preferred qualifications that are met
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)
• Statement of research interests (1-2 pages)
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Transcripts of coursework for all university degrees
• Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references

For further inquiries about this position, please e-mail Dr. Zhulu Lin, Search Committee Chair at zhulu.lin@ndsu.edu . Include a phrase such as “Inquiry into NDSU Machinery Engineering Faculty Position” in the subject line.

Screening will begin 8/10/21

The position offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a retirement plan and full coverage for family health insurance. More information on the benefits package can be found at: https://www.ndsu.edu/hr/benefits/ .

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

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.