Assistant Professor of Engineering (Tenure-Track)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 LOCATION: Minot State University TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY

The Innovation Engineering program, within the Department of Science at Minot State University, is currently seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member to join our growing program. All candidates will be considered, but a specialization in electrical engineering is preferred. New faculty will be expected to teach both lower-level and upper-level engineering courses and assist in developing the program, in coordination with local industry needs.

Development of a research program involving undergraduate students will be expected, as well as service to the university.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Engineering or an equivalent discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with a background in electrical engineering and those who have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses, and commitment to undergraduate research.

BENEFITS

Minot State University offers a competitive benefit package including a generous TIAA retirement plan, employer paid family health insurance, basic life insurance, tuition waiver benefits for employees and their spouse/dependent, and more. For a full list of MSU benefits, please visit our Employee Benefits page. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should apply online through the MSU HR web page, and upload a cover letter specifically addressing the job qualifications, a current resume/CV, and the documents listed below.

Professional references will be contacted candidates selected as finalists. To be considered for this position, and in order to move forward in the search process, applicants must upload: Cover letter Resume/CV Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Interests List of names and contact information for three references familiar with your teaching and/or research Unofficial copies of transcripts from all degree-granting institutions Applicants who are veterans and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.

Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check. If you have questions about the position, programs, or Minot State University, please contact: Bryan Schmidt, Ph.D., Department Science Chair at b.schmidt@ndus.edu Persons who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact hr@minotstateu.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, individual 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 status, and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. All information provided for this position will be available to Human Resources, and EO/Title IX for non-hiring purposes.

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However, if the public entity or other person does not wish to consider any of the applications further and decides not to make an offer of employment for the vacant position, the public entity need not designate any finalist. The applications and any records related to the applications which contain information that could reasonably be used to identify an applicant are exempt.

Once the finalists are designated, the applications and related records of the finalists are open to the public. The public entity or other person reviewing applications on behalf of the public entity shall comply with all requirements for an executive session to discuss exempt applications. If, by the close of the application period for a vacant position, a public entity receives applications from fewer than three applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the applications and records related to the applications are open to the public.

A public entity may adopt policies regarding the release of exempt records under this section. Veterans’ Preference: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility prior to the job posting closure date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22, and if claiming disabled status, a current (within the last 12 months) letter of disability from the Veterans Administration.

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As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.