POSITION TITLE:

Energy Engineer/Extension Specialist

CLOSING DATE: Screening will begin June 30, 2008 and remain open until filled. -REVISED DATE-
LOCATION: The candidate will be expected to primarily serve Western North Dakota. Successful candidate has the opportunity to live and work out of Minot, ND.
DESCRIPTION:

The College of Engineering and Architecture seeks applications for an Extension Specialist, non-tenure track, with proven expertise in energy conservation and renewable energy sources. The successful candidate will be responsible for leadership of a research and knowledge based educational program (development, delivery, and evaluation) and providing engineering assistance in primary areas of conservation and alternative energy including wind, solar, hydrogen, biodiesel, ethanol and other alternative energy sources. The appointment will be made in the NDSU College of Engineering and Architecture with a department commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience background. The program function of the position is coordinated with the NDSU Extension Service Center for Community Vitality and its Institute for Business and Industrial Development. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide leadership for and deliver outreach programs focused on energy use and conservation in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings. Coordinate, conduct and evaluate educational programs needs assessments.
  • Develop and deliver curricula, training and programming support for energy related projects. Provide engineering assistance in areas related to educational programs.
  • Add new management, technical, and educational services based on needs of firms and regional industries.
  • Work with mass media to market educational and related programs.
  • Maintain positive working relations with colleagues, industry representatives and professional associations. Collaborate with faculty in the College of Engineering and Architecture. Coordinate with Extension field staff and state specialists.
  • Participate in professional growth activities such as technical meetings. Provide service to the profession, university and public, as appropriate.
  • Prepare reports as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS in an appropriate engineering discipline
  • Registered Professional Engineer or eligible to pursue registration
  • Experience in energy technologies and engineering
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MS in an appropriate engineering discipline
  • Two (2) or more years of relevant engineering experience
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with education, experience and training. Information on employment benefits is available on this NDSU website: (http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/al_index.htm).
TO APPLY:

Applications may be by mail or e-mail. Submit a letter of application in the context of this position, current resume, academic transcripts, three current professional letters of reference, and three contacts of persons familiar with your professional training and/or experience to:

Michael Stewart, Search Committee Chair
NDSU College of Engineering and Architecture
PO Box 5285
Fargo, ND 58105

Tel: 701/231-6316
Fax: 701/231-8913
E-mail: Michael.Stewart@ndsu.edu


NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

THE UNIVERSITY

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 enrollment records for seven years in a row. With more than 12,500 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.

NDSU employs more than 730 ranked faculty and lecturers, about 360 administrators, extension educators and experiment station researches and approximately 740 graduate assistants and fellows. In total, the university has more than 5,600 full-time and part-time employees across the state.

The university has a commitment to students, faculty and staff to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and safe. NDSU is in the initial stages of implementing a strategic plan for diversity, equity and community to ensure the commitment. To learn more about the plan, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/diversity/documents.php.

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; Engineering and Architecture; Human Development and Education; Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Science; Science and Mathematics; University Studies; and the Graduate and Interdisciplinary studies. NDSU has 108 baccalaureate majors, 55 master’s degree programs, 38 doctoral degrees, eight certificate programs, three professional doctoral degrees and one specialist degree.

NDSU researchers are leading major initiatives in such areas as nanotechnology, microelectronics, polymers, food safety and materials science. In a partnership with Alien Technology Corp., NDSU’s Research and Technology Park is home to the world’s first mass scale Radio Frequency Identification tag research and production facility.

The NDSU Research and Technology Park also is expanding with the NDSU Center for Technology Enterprise, a business and technology incubator that will promote the development of new technology-based companies.

The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and NDSU Extension Service are integral parts of the university.

In 2004, the university added a 75,800-square foot, five-story NDSU Downtown, providing a cutting-edge facility for art, architecture and landscape architecture students. A $10 million project renovated the century-old building to include studios, classrooms, a wood shop, digital media room, gallery and an outdoor sculpture area.

This year, the university began enlarging its presence in downtown Fargo with the groundbreaking of two more projects. Richard H. Barry Hall, formerly the Pioneer Mutual Life building, will house the College of Business and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. The work of this project includes 135,000 square feet, with a three-story classroom wing and a 250-seat auditorium.

Klai Hall, formerly the Lincoln National building, will be the new home to the Department of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Another floor will be added to the building, and plans call for it to house the architecture and landscape architecture library, two studios, a model building shop and materials laboratory.

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 also participates in the Tri-College University consortium with neighboring Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College.

The Community

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, advanced medical technology, a progressive business community, numerous cultural and arts opportunities, a clean environment and good-hearted friendly people.

Fargo ’s revitalized downtown has gained recent national publicity through such media outlets as the Los Angeles Times, The Today Show, National Public Radio and MSN.com. The reports describe an energetic, contemporary feel to many of the downtown’s trendy restaurants, nightlife and entertainment opportunities.

With more than 175,000 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 www.fmchamber.com/community/qualityoflife.html.


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