FACULTY
POSITIONS
The
University of Minnesota, Crookston is one of five campuses in
the University of Minnesota land-grant system. A small campus
with access to big university resources, the U of M, Crookston
is a coordinate campus that provides a unique applied learning
and technology-driven approach to education, research and service.
Our 237-acre campus is located in Northwest Minnesota in
the beautiful Red River Valley, one of the richest and most diversified
agricultural regions in the United States and has an enrollment
of 1,200 degree seeking students, with a total headcount of approximately
2,100 students. The U of M, Crookston has been recognized as a U.S. News "Best College" since 1999 in the "Midwest
Public Comprehensive Baccalaureate Colleges" category. The
Crookston campus was ranked one of the "Most Wired Colleges in
America" by Yahoo! Internet Life Online. Our technology
initiatives have been featured in the Wall Street Journal,
Converge magazine, Online Learning magazine
and Minnesota Public Radio. Full time positions offer competitive
salaries; vacation, holiday, and sick leave pay; retirement benefits;
career enrichment programs; opportunities for advancement; free
undergraduate tuition; health, dental, and life insurance benefits;
pleasant working conditions; and convenient location and parking. A
comprehensive explanation of available benefits can be viewed
at: http://www1.umnn.edu/ohr/benefits/summary.
Faculty
positions currently open are listed below. You may apply for open
positions electronically at the following web page: https://employment.umn.edu.
U o f M. Crookston is an
equal opportunity educator and employer
TENURE TRACK POSITION IN ACCOUNTING
POSITION: Full-time, nine-month tenure track position in the Business Department at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota starting August 20, 2012. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive fringe benefits package is offered.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide program leadership in the accounting program; teach courses in Intermediate Accounting I and II, Income Tax I and II, Income Tax Preparation, Accounting Systems; Cost Accounting I and II; Advanced Accounting I & II; and other upper level accounting classes as needed; develop an appropriate research and/or outreach program in candidate’s area of expertise; advise undergraduate students in accounting degree program; develop working relationships with organizations and businesses to assist with internship and permanent job placement; work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary faculty whose focus is on the practical application of knowledge and business technology; and scholarly activity appropriate for a tenure track position; teach on campus and online undergraduate courses in Accounting. Additional responsibilities include student advising and committee work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree or ABD in Business Administration with concentration in accounting or related field; computing skills in MS Windows environment, as well as accounting/management information systems; strong communication skills; ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences; and commitment to an experiential educational philosophy within the scope of the land grant mission. Final job offer contingent upon complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; two years of related work or teaching experience; and university on campus and online teaching experience. Prefer to have a current CPA certification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted electronically. Visit https://employment.umn.edu for complete instructions on how to apply electronically. Please include copy of college transcripts. Calls of inquiry welcome at (218) 281-8176, (218) 281-8186, or contact Sue Brorson, Ph.D., Department Head, Business Department, 120 Dowell Hall, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716, e-mail: sbrorson@umn.edu.
VISUALIZATION ENGINEER/LECTURER (Class #9753)
POSITION: Full-time, 12-month positions starting June 18, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the high performance visualization system, system administration, programming and development of visualization, and GIS applications and any required content. Applications developed by this position will be targeted toward a variety of platforms such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Android Mobile. May be required to teach courses in computer application areas including but not limited to multimedia, computer graphics, and web development. This position has research and teaching potential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MS in Software Engineering or equivalent technical discipline; ten years experience in visualization technology at both academia and industry. Candidate should master demonstrable working knowledge of JAVA, in Linux and Windows, C++, in Linux and Visual Studio, Python, OpenGL, BodyVis, OpenGLES, DirectX, CAVElib, CONDUIT, Vgeo, VRJuggler, VRML, Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System Administration, Linux Operating System Administration, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Esri ARCview, Software lifecycle management and revision control, Video Editing/ Post Production, 3D Architectural Model Construction and Rendering, User Interface Design and Integration and Visualization Cluster Hardware; excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking skills; ability to create instructional materials, and ability to read, write, and understand English. Final job offer contingent upon complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Visit https://employment.umn.edu for complete instructions on how to apply electronically.
RECRUITMENT OF ADJUNCT FACULTY 2012-13
POSITIONS:The University of Minnesota, Crookston may need individuals to teach on a short-term and/or temporary basis (on-site and/or online) in one or more of the following areas during the 2012-13 academic year: Agriculture/Natural Resources: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Aviation, Equine Science, Golf & Turf Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Soil and Water Management, Soils; Business: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Manufacturing Management, Marketing, Quality Management, Sport and Recreation Management; Liberal Arts and Education: Applied Studies, Art, Communication, Composition, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language, Geography, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education and Recreation, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech; Math/Science/Technology: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Health Informatics, Health Science, Health Systems Management/Applied Health, Information Technology Management, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS: A terminal degree in the discipline or related area and substantial professional recognition in the field is preferred. A Master’s degree or 18 graduate credits in the discipline or a related area and competence to teach the material of the specific course is required. In special circumstances, for particular courses, an individual with a baccalaureate degree and experience and competence to teach the course may be hired. .
APPLICATION PROCESS:All applications must be submitted online. Visit https://employment.umn.edu for complete instructions on how to apply electronically. In addition to submitting the requested information, if you have the ability to scan your college transcripts, please do so. Final job offer for any offers made will be contingent upon a complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
Apply to the appropriate requisition number:
Agriculture/Natural Resources On-Site Courses - Requisition #178258
Agriculture/Natural Resources Online Courses - Requisition #178259
Business On-Site Courses - Requisition #178260
Business Online Courses - Requisition #178261
Liberal Arts and Education On-Site Courses - Requisition #178263
Liberal Arts and Education Online Courses - Requisition #178264
Math/Science/Technology On-Site Courses - Requisition #178265
Math/Science/Technology Online Courses - Requisition #178266
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