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Assistant Professor of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Tenure Track

  • 494226
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $90,000+ dependent on experience, 9-month Contract, Tenure-track, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors to begin in the 2024 Fall semester.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaching petroleum and energy engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, depending on qualifications.
  • Develop a high-quality, externally funded, and collaborative research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Participation in recruiting and outreach activities.
  • Establishing strong collaborations with the energy industry, especially in North Dakota. 
  • Advising and mentoring students.
  • Participating in department, college, university, and professional service activities
  • Other duties as needed by the department. 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department and the College of Engineering and Mines
  • Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery
  • Ability to engage industry partners and connect course content to the practice of engineering in the field

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or other related engineering discipline
  • Five years of energy industry experience or academic experience focusing on energy-related research or teaching
  • Evidence of a strong record of published research or other contributions to the field.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated understanding of the needs of the energy industry in North Dakota
  • Evidence of a proven track record of successful collaboration with industry partners.
  • Evidence of a proven track record of obtaining funding for research.

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 15th, 2024, and include the following materials:

• A cover letter describing the candidate’s background as it pertains to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• A current CV.
• Names and contact information of five references (including email addresses).

Position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals 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’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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