Assistant Professor of Practice - Biomedical Science

The Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice position in Biomedical Science to start either January 2023 or August 2023. Upon satisfactory performance this position is renewable and eligible for promotion to Associate and Full Professor of Practice. The position is 80% teaching and 20% scholarly activity and service. The expected salary range is $63,000 - $65,000, depending on experience. Start-up funding will be provided for travel, professional development, and course development. This position is eligible for full benefits and paid faculty developmental leave.

The successful applicant will teach a 3/2 load (5 classes per year). Teaching duties could include 1) developing and teaching upper-level lecture and lab courses for students interested in cell or molecular biology, genetics, or the biomedical sciences; 2) Cell Biology (BIOL 370); and 3) a sophomore-level course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) related to cell and molecular biology, genetics, or the biomedical sciences.

Scholarly activity and service could include advising undergraduate research projects, advising students interested in the biomedical sciences, serving on department, college and university committees, collaborating on research and professional development about teaching and learning, development of novel curricular materials or modules, working on science outreach or student recruitment, or other activities as approved by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have: 1) An earned PhD by the time of appointment in Biological Sciences or a related field from an accredited institution; 2) evidence of a commitment to teaching and student learning at the undergraduate level; 3) demonstrated relevant research experience; 4) effective oral and written communication skills; and 5) demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion through engagement in teaching, professional development, or extra-curricular activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in 1) teaching courses in one of the following areas at the undergraduate or graduate level: cell or molecular biology, genetics, or biomedical sciences; 2) research experience in one or more of the following areas:  biomedical science, cellular or molecular biology, genetics, and genomics; 3) developing lab courses; 4) serving as instructor of record; and 5) using student-centered pedagogies.

North Dakota State University (NDSU)

At NDSU, we provide a transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world. Proud of and committed to its historic land-grant mission, NDSU is ranked by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as North Dakota's only top-100 public research university. In that category, NDSU is 95th in the nation in total R&D expenditures. Research productivity leads the state and in recent years climbed as high as $156 million as reported to the NSF.

Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences has 18 Tenured/Tenure-track Faculty members, 3 Professors of Practice (80% teaching positions) and 1 Lecturer. There are approximately 400 undergraduate and 50 graduate students enrolled in its programs. Undergraduate degrees are offered in Biological Sciences and Biological Sciences Education. The Biological Sciences degree is available in a traditional broad-based sequence or with an emphasis on Biomedical Science, Ecology and Conservation Science, or Environmental Science. The department offers BA/BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Research in the department is clustered into three main focal areas: Environmental Adaptation, Biology Education Research, and Cell Biology and Physiology.

Over the past 10 years, the department has worked to improve student success by incorporating evidence-based teaching pedagogies throughout our curriculum. All Biological Sciences classes and labs are now taught in a new science classroom building (opened in 2016), where almost all classrooms have moveable seating that encourages collaborative in-class activities.

Fargo, North Dakota

NDSU is in the vibrant and growing city of Fargo, North Dakota. North Dakota has been one of the fastest growing states in the country over the past decade with the Fargo area in the vanguard of that growth, with a metropolitan population of more than 257,000. Residents of Fargo enjoy a fantastic quality of life with the city continuously earning numerous national awards. Fargo is ranked among the best 100 Places to Live (by Livability) and #5 among the 10 Best Places to Raise Kids (by smartasset^TM). Fargo has an historic and vibrant downtown, thriving school districts and cultural opportunities, numerous parks, and recreation opportunities, and is known for its low-cost of living and safe neighborhoods. The area is abundant with natural beauty and activities for the outdoor lover. Fargo offers a lower unemployment rate, as well as a cost of living that is 8.1% less than the U.S. average. With higher than the national average investment per student, Fargo is proud of its public-school system. Check out these websites to learn more about Fargo: https://www.fargomoorhead.org/ and https://www.fmwfchamber.com/why-fmwf.

Application Procedure

Applications must include: a cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications, a teaching statement (3 pages max), a curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references. We are especially interested in recruiting and retaining diverse faculty to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The teaching statement should outline your 1) major pedagogical goals for lab and lecture courses; 2) the instructional practices you have or would use to meet those goals in  lab and lecture courses; 3) methods you would use to determine if students have achieved your goals; 4) a plan for using inclusive teaching practices to promote student success, especially those from diverse backgrounds; and 5) a description of lab/field research and analysis techniques with which you are familiar (especially in the fields of cell and molecular biology, genetics, genomics and/or biomedical research) and how you might incorporate any of these techniques in a lecture or lab classroom. NDSU has a commitment to equity and diversity: https://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/about/diversity_and_inclusion

Applications can be submitted through this link:

https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psp/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=2937493&PostingSeq=1

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. The start date for this position can be either January 2023 or August 2023.

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

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.