Date of posting here May 01, 2009 Type of position This tenure track position at the assistant/associate professor rank in the Department of Plant Sciences is 75% research and 25% teaching. Employer North Dakota State University Description of Employer North Dakota State University is enjoying a remarkable period of growth and success. Located on the state’s eastern border in Fargo, North Dakota’s largest city, NDSU is the state’s Morrill Act land-grant institution. Recognized as an engaged university and considered a leader among its peers, NDSU has set numerous enrollment records in recent years. With close to 13,000 students, NDSU encompasses a broad spectrum of curricular offerings, scholarly activity and service. The university strives to be an innovator in information systems, technology transfer, economic development and lifelong learning. NDSU also is home to the state’s first full NCAA Division I athletic program. Innovative teaching and learning are conducted in nine academic units: the Colleges of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business Administration; Engineering and Architecture; Human Development and Education; Pharmacy; Science and Mathematics; University Studies; and the Graduate School. NDSU has 41 doctoral and professional doctorate programs, 54 master’s degree programs, one specialist degree, one professional degree and 99 baccalaureate majors. NDSU researchers are leading major initiatives in such areas as nanotechnology, microelectronics, polymers, food safety and materials science. In a partnership with Alien Technology Inc., NDSU’s Research and Technology Park will soon be home to the world’s first mass scale Radio Frequency Identification tag research and production facility. The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and NDSU Extension Service are integral parts of the university. NDSU employs almost 600 ranked faculty and lecturers, about 250 extension educators and experiment station researchers, and more than 700 graduate assistants and fellows. In total, the university has nearly 4,600 full-time and part-time employees across the state. NDSU, which is one of two major research universities in an 11-institution state university system, is striving to substantially increase the number of international students enrolled at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NDSU also serves people across the state through continuing education and extension programs. NDSU participates in the Tri-College University consortium with neighboring Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College. Location Fargo, ND Description of Location Named one of the most desirable places in the country to live by Money magazine, Fargo is quickly earning a reputation as a great place to live. Located in the rich farmlands of the Red River Valley, the Fargo-Moorhead community has many qualities that contribute to this reputation, including highly-respected educational opportunities K-12 through college, advanced medical technology, a progressive business community, numerous cultural and arts opportunities, a clean environment and good-hearted, friendly people. With more than 160,000 people in the community and about 500,000 people in the service area, Fargo-Moorhead is among the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle and was recently named an All-American City. To learn more about what national publications are saying about the community’s quality of life, visit http://www.fmchamber.com/community/qualityoflife.html Salary Commensurate with training and experience Benefits Employer participating TIAA and CREF retirement, Social Security, paid annual and sick leave, paid disability, and group health and life insurance. Closing date of competition July 1, 2009 or thereafter until position is filled. Date position available Position available immediately. Description of duties Responsibilities will include weed science research to address producer concerns in North Dakota cropping systems such as annual and perennial weed control, application technology, and/or weed biology. Both field and laboratory research is expected. The selected individual will teach one course each semester in World Food Crops and Principles of Weed Science. The successful applicant is expected to advise graduate and undergraduate students, interact with commodity groups, become involved in undergraduate clubs and teams, and participate in university activities. Field, laboratory, and state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities and equipment are available along with technical support. Cooperation with other plant scientists in related disciplines is expected. Qualifications sought Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in weed science or a related discipline, demonstrated experience in field and laboratory research techniques, familiarity with statistical analysis, good written and oral communication skills, and ability to work as a team member. Qualifications preferred but not required are farm background, university teaching and advising experience, and experience in writing grant applications. Application procedure   Submit what The following materials must be submitted online: A letter of application discussing how the stated qualifications are met. A detailed resume. Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended. Statement of teaching philosophy. Three current letters of reference. Submit to For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit information on-line at https://jobs.ndsu.edu Additional Information North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, marital status, or public assistance status.