Advisor/Lecturer

Position Description:
The Department of Biological Sciences houses 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 4 teaching faculty, and 7 staff members. It offers BA/BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees to the approximately 550 undergraduate and 50 graduate students enrolled in its programs. Undergraduate degrees are offered in biological sciences and biological sciences education. Graduate degrees are offered in biology, and the department also participates in several interdisciplinary graduate programs: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Environment and Conservation Sciences, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Natural Resource Management, and STEM Education. Research in the department is clustered into three main focal areas: developmental and regulatory biology; ecology, evolutionary, and conservation biology; and STEM education. See https://www.ndsu.edu/biology/

The Department of Biological Sciences has a 12-month, part-time (50%) position for an advisor/lecturer. Responsibilities for the position include (1) advising 1st- and 2nd-year biological sciences majors (2) recruiting undergraduate students, (3) teaching Biology 189 (Skills for Academic Success); and (5) other related duties as needs arise.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) for three professional references under Other Document 1. All application materials must be submitted online.

Review of applications will begin June 3, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the search may be sent to ndsu.biological.sciences@ndsu.edu.

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of 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.

Candidates from groups underrepresented in science are highly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree from an accredited institution
• Computer skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work/collaborate with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advising or working with students in a university setting
• Educational or work experience in life sciences fields
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse community in a respectful manner

Screening Date: 06/05/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) for three professional references under Other Document 1. All application materials must be submitted online. Visit https://jobs.ndsu.edu/ for details and application materials.

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:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of 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.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
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4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
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   • No
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Other Document 1

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter