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Tenure-track position in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
OPPORTUNITY
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications: A terminal degree in mathematics education is preferred. A terminal degree in mathematics or statistics, with strong background in education, will be considered. Other required qualifications include: excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated success in and enthusiasm for teaching; a demonstrated desire to contribute to the mathematics education community through service and scholarship; and a desire to join a team of teachers who enthusiastically work together to engage students in the study and application of mathematics and statistics.
Desired qualifications: Mathematics teaching experience at the elementary, middle school, or secondary level; ability to teach applied statistics at the undergraduate level; experience in integrating technology with teaching; and an area of specialization such as (but not limited to) statistics, geometry, or mathematical history.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The teaching load for this position is 12 hours per semester (fall and spring) and possibly one graduate class during the summer term. The person will advise master's research projects, serve on department and campus committees, and make scholarly contributions to the mathematics education community. Additional opportunities for online teaching are possible.
THE UNIVERSITY
Minot State University was founded in 1913 and has evolved from a normal school to a Carnegie Masters I Institution. The campus has three colleges and offers 12 master's degree programs. There is a rich mix of liberal arts and professional programs offering more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU has a strong online program that uses a wide variety of communication tools to deliver coursework, training, and workshops to a worldwide audience. Enrollment is approximately 3500. Additional information is available at the MSU website: http://www.minotstateu.edu.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science currently includes 14 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members. It offers majors in mathematics, mathematics education, and computer science, and a minor in applied statistics. The department offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Mathematics degree, which averages 25 participants each summer. It also offers a mathematics concentration for elementary and middle school teachers in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program. Our research emphasizes applications of mathematics, statistics, and computer science, together with mathematics education. Information on the department and our programs is available at http://www.minotstateu.edu/mathcs.
Information on the M.A.T. graduate program is available at http://www.minotstateu.edu/matmath.
THE COMMUNITY
Minot and the neighboring air force base is a community of about 60,000 people. Minot is at the intersection of three major highways, and is serviced by Northwest Airlines and Amtrak. The community provides a variety of opportunities to pursue individual interests and hobbies. Information is available at www.visitminot.org.
THE VISION
Minot State University is built upon a core commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation, and a respect for people and place. Our Vision 2013 is a vision for Minot State University to become a premier public institution in the Great Plains. This bold initiative rests on a philosophy of engagement and place. We believe that the university experience should provide students connection between academic subjects and the reality of life on the Great Plains, between theory and practice and between local experiences and global realities. This philosophy is grounded in an expectation that all students can learn, grow, and succeed if given the support, guidance and an engaging learning environment. Minot State University seeks individuals that will help us create a community that is pervasively focused on: student growth, learning and success; the development of students with integrity, character, and intelligence; institutional commitment to civic engagement, stewardship of its local and global place; and meaningful service for the welfare of others. Candidates interested in helping us achieve Vision 2013, are encouraged to apply for this position or contact us for more information.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply, please send a letter of application, a current vita, transcript, evidence of successful teaching including student evaluations, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to:
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Human Resources Office Minot State University 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58707 | or |
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Preliminary questions may be directed to Dr. Laurie Geller at 701-858-3282 or Laurie.Geller@minotstateu.edu. Screening of applications will begin mid-November and will continue until the position is filled.
Minot State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and subscribes to the laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or any other proscribed category. MSU Applies Veteran's Preference Laws. Inquiries or complaints regarding equal employment educational opportunities or the affirmative action program should be directed to the Affirmative Action Office. Application Information
Assistant Professor in European History, excluding France
The History Program in the Division of Social Science at Minot State University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in European History, excluding France. Thematic specialization and geographic focus open. Teaching in one or more of the following outside fields for non-western/thematic coverage required: Public History, Environmental History, India, China, Near East / Middle East, or Pacific Rim.
The successful candidate will typically teach two upper-level courses and two world or western civilization surveys each semester. Experience and commitment to high-quality teaching of first-year students and advanced majors is a priority. The candidate will join a stable, dynamic department with approximately 90 majors, a record of excellence in teaching, and a commitment to active scholarship, community engagement and public history.
Ph.D. expected by time of appointment. Benefits include health insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement, and a sabbatical program. Review of applications will begin October 23, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.
Candidates should send a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness and a statement of research and teaching interests to Joseph Jastrzembski, History Search Committee, History Program, Division of Social Science, Minot State University, 500 University Ave. West, Minot, ND 58707.
Minot State University is built upon a core commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation, and a respect for people and place. Our Vision 2013 is a vision for Minot State University to become a premier public institution in the Great Plains. This bold initiative rests on a philosophy of engagement and place. We believe that the university experience should provide students a connection between academic subjects and the reality of life on the Great Plains, between theory and practice and between local experiences and global realities. This philosophy is grounded in an expectation that all students can learn, grow, and succeed if given the support, guidance and an engaging learning environment. Minot State University seeks individuals who will help us create a community that is pervasively focused on: student growth, learning and success; the development of students with integrity, character, and intelligence; institutional commitment to civic engagement, stewardship of its local and global place; and meaningful service for the welfare of others. Candidates interested in helping us to achieve Vision 2013, are encouraged to apply for this position or contact us for more information.
Surficial Geology
The Department of Geosciences at Minot State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in surficial geology. This appointment will be at the assistant professor level starting fall 2010. A PhD in geological sciences or related field by time of appointment is expected. We seek someone with a broad, field-based background in surficial processes. Teaching expectations include upper-level courses in geomorphology, soils, and global climate change; introductory GIS; and contribution to introductory courses (environmental geology and physical geology).
Applicants for the position should demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and active engagement in research and scholarship. Research expectations include development of an active research program that would ideally include local field-based studies involving undergraduate students. In addition to basic lab and field equipment, the department is well equipped for a variety of types of work, including material characterization (XRD, SEM-EDS), water analysis (ICP, GFAA, GCMS), and geospatial investigations (Topcon total station, ESRI 9.2 ArcEditor Suite, Trimble GeoXT).
We also seek someone who will enthusiastically help the Department grow in terms of its own programs and in terms of contributions to other programs on campus. We seek someone who can contribute to an anticipated new interdisciplinary program in Studies in Community and Environment, which is being developed to help MSU address Strategy One of Vision 2013: Creating a Distinctive Mission Focused on Engagement and Place. The Department will also be offering some basic geology coursework for an anticipated new program in Energy Economics and Finance being developed in the College of Business in response to increased energy development in North Dakota.
More information about this position, the Science Division and Minot State University can be found at http://cmsc.minotstateu.edu/geology/position.html.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, statement of research interests, and statement of teaching interests/philosophy to: Dr. Allen Kihm, Geoscience Search Committee Chair, Division of Science, Minot State University, Minot, ND 58707. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the search committee. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2009. However, applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled. Minot State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Job Description: The Department of Criminal Justice at Minot State University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning either January, 2009, or August, 2009. The Criminal Justice program offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Additionally, it offers a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice through a collaborative arrangement with the University of North Dakota. The Department has five tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in addition to utilizing the expertise of numerous scholars and practitioners from around the state. Criminal Justice courses are delivered through compressed video or classroom instruction to multiple sites around the state. The CJ Department services approximately two hundred undergraduate and thirty graduate students. Normal teaching loads are four courses per semester with research and overload teaching opportunities available. Teaching duties include both graduate and undergraduate courses. Successful applicants are expected to develop a record of teaching, research and publication excellence.
Applicants with criminal justice or criminology teaching experience are encouraged to apply, especially those who enjoy teaching research methods and statistics or who have a track record of successful grant driven research and publication. Applicants with field experience in criminal justice also are encouraged to apply with preference given to those with experience in one or more of these areas: law enforcement, corrections, courts, juvenile justice, military criminal justice, homeland security, loss prevention or related criminal justice area. Preference will be given applicants with completed Ph.Ds. in Criminal justice or Criminology, or a related discipline with a criminal justice related emphasis. Retired faculty who enjoy teaching are encouraged to apply. ABD’s who are within one year of completing doctoral degree work may be considered. Juris Doctorates do not qualify for this position, however, Ph.D.’s in Law or Law Studies may be considered.
Minot State University is built upon a core commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation, and a respect for people and place. Our Vision 2013 is a vision for Minot State University to become a premier public institution in the Great Plains. This bold initiative rests on a philosophy of engagement and place. We believe that the university experience should provide students connection between academic subjects and the reality of life on the Great Plains, between theory and practice and between local experiences and global realities. This philosophy is grounded in an expectation that all students can learn, grow, and succeed if given the support, guidance and an engaging learning environment. Minot State University seeks individuals that will help us create a community that is pervasively focused on: student growth, learning and success; the development of students with integrity, character, and intelligence; institutional commitment to civic engagement, stewardship of its local and global place; and meaningful service for the welfare of others. Candidates interested in joining us achieve Vision 2013, are encouraged to apply for this position or contact us for more information.
Review of applications will begin in October 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness and examples of published work to:
William G. Archambeault, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Criminal Justice
Minot State University
500 University Avenue West
Minot, ND 58707
701-858-4364