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
MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTOR
POSITION: Full-time, nine-month, annual renewable, faculty
position. Employment begins on August 17, 2009. Responsibilities
include teaching Principles of Management, Supervision & Leadership,
Operations Management, Human Resource Management, and other management
courses. Additional responsibilities include working with the SIFE
Club, student advising, and committee work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Management,
Marketing, or related field earned by August 17, 2009; and possesses
computing skills in MS Windows environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate degree in Management,
Marketing, Finance, or related field; two years of related work
or teaching experience; and university teaching experience.
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. Calls
of inquiry welcome at (218) 281-8176, (218) 281-8186, or contact
Dr. Sue Brorson, Department Head, Business Department, 120 Dowell
Hall, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716, e-mail: sbrorson@umn.edu.
GOLF
AND TURF MANAGEMENT LECTURER
POSITION: Nine-month term lecturer position starting
August 24, 2009 in the Natural Resources Department at the Crookston
campus of the University of Minnesota. This position provides instruction
and leadership to the baccalaureate degree program in golf and turf
management. In addition, the position supports other campus instructional
needs in horticulture, natural resources, agronomy, soils, and environmental
science depending upon expertise. Salary will depend on qualifications
and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (1) Provide instruction in Golf
and Turf Management and related areas as determined by qualifications
and interest, (2) Advise students in course selection, career planning,
and club activities (3) Provide leadership for program growth, (4)
Develop working relationships with the golf, turf, and landscaping
industry to assist with internship and permanent job placement.(4)
Promote the development of transfer programs with related 2-year
college programs (5) Develop an appropriate research and/or outreach
program in candidate’s area of expertise (6) Work collaboratively
with an interdisciplinary faculty whose focus is the practical application
of knowledge and technology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. , ABD, or M.S. in
turfgrass science, horticulture, plant sciences, agronomy, environmental
sciences or a related field with a turfgrass management emphasis.
Record of successful teaching at the college level or in comparable
extension or continuing education. Evidence of ability to build
and secure external funding for a successful research and outreach
program. Qualified to teach courses such as, turfgrass management,
turf pests and diseases, as well as general courses in agronomy/soils,
horticulture, plant pathology; depending on qualifications. Strong
interpersonal & communication skills; ability to relate complex
concepts to diverse audiences, and committed to teamwork & interdisciplinary
collaboration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful record of
management experience in the golf course and/or turfgrass industry;
familiarity with golf course operations, maintenance, and equipment;
ability to promote and manage a Golf and Turf Management program;
and experience with computer-based instructional technologies.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit an electronic letter
of application which includes statement of teaching philosophy and
experience; current resume; and the name, address, e-mail address,
and telephone number of at least 3 references to https://employment.umn.edu.
Inquiries and request for more information welcome
by contacting Dr. Dan Svedarsky, Head, Natural Resources Department,
U of MN, Crookston, dsvedars@umn.edu, or 218-281-8129. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until position
is filled.
ACCOUNTING
LECTURER
POSITION: Full-time,
9-month, annual renewable position starting on 8/17/09. Responsibilities:
teach Principles of Accounting I & II, and other accounting
courses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in
Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field earned by August
17, 2009, and possess computing skills in MS Windows environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate degree in Accounting,
Finance, Management, or related field; two years of related work
or teaching experience; and university teaching experience.
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. Calls
of inquiry welcome at (218) 281-8176, (218) 281-8186, or contact
Dr. Sue Brorson, Department Head, Business Department, 120 Dowell
Hall, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716, e-mail: sbrorson@umn.edu.
RECRUITMENT
OF ADJUNCT FACULTY 2009-2010
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 2009-2010 academic year: Agriculture/Natural
Resources: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural
Education, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, Animal Science,
Aviation, Equine Science, Golf & Turf Management, Horticulture,
Natural Resources, Soil and Water Management, Soils; Arts/Humanities/Social
Sciences: 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; Business: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship,
Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management, Management, Manufacturing
Management, Marketing, Sport and Recreation Management; Math/Science/Technology:
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Applications, Computer Software Technology,
Food Science and Nutrition, Geology, Health Science, Health Systems
Management/Applied Health, Information Technology Management,
Mathematics, Physics.
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. All individuals
hired will be required to submit official transcripts. Apply to
the appropriate requisition number for each area:
Agriculture/Natural Resources On-Site Courses Requisition #161121
Agriculture/Natural Resources Online Courses Requisition #161122
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences On-Site Courses Requisition #161124
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Online Courses Requisition #161126
Business On-Site Courses Requisition #161130
Business Online Courses Requisition #161131
Math/Science/Technology On-Site Courses Requisition #161133
Math/Science/Technology Online Courses Requisition #161134
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