Part-time Academic Staff

Position Information

Position Description

The Department Landscape Architecture at North Dakota State University invites applications and nominations for the part-time position for Lecturer. Ranked among the top 108 public and private universities in the country by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student- focused, land-grant, research university, and is an NSF ADVANCE Institution.

The Department is located in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, a city whose extreme climate prepares graduates to address a broad range of environmental conditions. Due largely to the booming oil industry in the western part of the state coupled with substantial investments in the technology and manufacturing sectors, North Dakota's economy is growing swiftly, yet not without significant impacts to the natural and built environments. Consequently, the Department confronts unique opportunities for design education, outreach, and research. While rural North Dakota is characterized by the open prairie, in which isolated buildings dot the landscape, Minnesota's nearby forests and lakes constitute a landscape mythologized by lake cabins. Fargo's position along the north-flowing Red River places the city precisely between the prairie to the west and the lakes to the east; Winnipeg to the north and Minneapolis to the southeast are each within four hours' drive. With a metropolitan population of over 200,000, Fargo-Moorhead has three universities, a vibrant arts community, a strong public education system, and excellent medical care.

The position is a part-time academic staff position to begin in August 2021. We are seeking candidates with excellent design abilities and focused research or creative activities. Teaching responsibilities include a design studio each semester. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. The Department is committed to diversity within our faculty and students, thus we strongly encourage women and racial/ethnic minorities to apply. Teaching

Minimum Qualifications

• Credentials, one of the following:
  • An accredited degree in Landscape Architecture, plus landscape architecture license OR;
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA), plus a Master Degree in closely related field, plus landscape architecture license OR;
  • PhD in Landscape Architecture.

[Professional licensure in-progress, second Master's degree in-progress or ABD will be considered for criteria above]

• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Representation skills include computer-based methods with the ability to integrate these skills into coursework and research as required.
• Work with Departmental faculty to foster collaboration in teaching and research.
• Ability to teach one 6-credit studio course in Landscape Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Studio teaching experience in an accredited Landscape Architecture degree program.
• Ability to teach Landscape Architecture landscape architecture design studios with a focus on landscape performance, planting design, and least impact development.
• Record of individual research and publications and creative accomplishments.

To apply, please complete the electronic application. Please provide the following documents as electronic pdf attachments to the application (maximum file size of 10 Mb per attachment):

NDSU is an EEO/AA-MF/ Vet/ Disability. Women & traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/10987 and complete the online application.

Please upload the following documents in PDF format (maximum size of 10MB per PDF):

This position will teach 2 credits for fall semester

1. Statement of iteaching philosophy.

2.A complete curriculum vitae.

3.A portfolio of creative work and/or publications.

4.Names and contact information for three references.

The search is being conducted in compliance with North Dakota Open Records laws. NDSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For questions, please contact:

Dominic Fischer

Associate Professor, Chair of Landscape Architecture

Dominic Fischer@ndsu.edu

Klai Hall, 711 2 nd Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102

701.799.3732

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.