North Dakota University System

Position Information

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Opportunities exist for part-time, non-benefitted instructors to teach college-level courses (potential for on-campus and/or online) in our Current and Emerging Technologies, Humanities, Arts, & Sciences and Automation, Energy, & Advanced Technology Departments.

Position Description & Details

• Teach assigned courses
• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures and instructional materials
• Grade assignments, exams, and provide feedback
• Maintain accurate records of student performance

Minimum Requirements

• Degree requirements will vary by discipline.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Good computer software skills - Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., electronic Calendar and E-mail, and strong Internet familiarity.

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience.
• Experience with Blackboard Learning Management System
• Experience with non-traditional teaching methods such as facilitating group work, use of inquiry-based and other active learning pedagogies, and/or contextualized instruction.

Applicant Materials Required

Would you like to be considered for an adjunct instructor but do not see one advertised with your credentials? Our Human Resources department does not always know when adjunct positions become available, and we do not always advertise for adjunct positions. Frequently, department chairs will look at application materials they have received and contact applicants directly if a position becomes available. To be considered for an adjunct position we require the following:

• Application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts - copies are acceptable during the time of inquiry (official would be required if hired).
• If you do not have a copy and need to order them, please have them emailed to: bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu OR mailed to: BSC, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 58506-5587. Transcripts will be reviewed to ensure minimum degree/course requirements meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards).

Once you have completed the online application and submit the required materials, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate department chair for their review. They will contact you directly if a position becomes available for which they feel you would be a good fit.

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships.

BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/

Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes 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 status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.