Instructor - Civil Engineering

Position Information: DescriptionThe Department of Civil Engineering at the University of North Dakota (UND) is inviting applicants for its 9-month instructor position.

The UND Civil Engineering program offers Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and these graduate degrees:

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MS)Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)Combined BSCE and MSCombined BSCE and M.Engr.Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Almost all the courses offered for the BSCE and graduate degrees are delivered in both on-campus and online formats.

The department also hosts the Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering, offering Certificate, MS, M.Engr, and Ph.D. Degrees in Environmental Engineering. Students in these programs are from multidisciplinary backgrounds. For the list of all courses offered please visit: Courses Civil Engineering University of North Dakota (und.edu)

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), basic life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, and 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities .

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here !

Duties & Responsibilities The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:

Instruction in a wide range of civil and environmental engineering undergraduate courses; Teaching three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring on average in civil engineering, both on-campus and at-a-distance, potentially including both classroom and laboratory settings;Mentoring students in course/career planning and fulfilling graduation requirements;Helping with recruiting activities; Utilizing computer hardware and software to carry out teaching and service responsibilities to the civil engineering department;Operating laboratory equipment and instrumentation found in civil engineering laboratories; andParticipating in department, college, university, and professional service activities

Required Competencies

• The successful applicant must have a demonstrated dedication to excellence in engineering education to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses to a diverse student population in civil engineering department.
• Communicating effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff and other professional colleagues in person and at-a-distance (phone, email, etc.)
• The successful applicant will have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective teaching and pedagogy skills appropriate to the position.

Minimum Requirements

• M.S. degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• College-level teaching experience (graduate teaching experience is acceptable)
• Industrial experience in civil engineering
Licensure as a professional engineer (P.E.) or commitment to obtaining licensure within two years of employment

Minimum Hiring Salary

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Contract Period/Start Date

Expected start date is January 2023

To ApplyThe position is open until filled; however, to ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by October 15, 2022, and include the following materials:

One-page cover letterOne-page teaching statementCVList of three referencesPosition is open until filled.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.