Vacancy Announcement

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Soil Biology/Microbiology
Dickinson State University

Location: Dickinson
Salary: DOE
Closing Date: open until filled
Position Number: DSU
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Date Posted to Web: January 20, 2012

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate degree in soil biology, soil microbiology, or biology with a soil ecosystem focus
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
English proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with college teaching
Experience with faculty/student joint research

Application Procedures:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply send a letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, copies of teaching evaluations, contact information for three references, and a Dickinson State University faculty employment application to: Eric.Brevik@dickinsonstate.edu
or mail to:

Dr. Eric Brevik, Chair of Search Committee
Department of Natural Sciences
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896

Summary of Work:

The Dickinson State University Department of Natural Sciences is seeking an individual to fill a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in Soil Biology/Microbiology. This position will teach classes for both the Department of Natural Sciences and the Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies. The primary load will consist of soil science courses, introductory biology, microbiology and cell biology, corresponding labs when applicable, and other courses as needed. Teaching loads are typically 12 credit hours per semester (16-18 contact hours including some lab preparation) plus advising, committee work, and departmental duties. Women and culturally diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

We offer an excellent benefit package, including:

Employer paid Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage for employee and family
Employer paid retirement contributions (9.12% of salary)
Tuition waiver benefits for you and your family members
Life insurance
Generous sick and annual leave policies
Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.