Job Details

Description & Details:

North Dakota State University's Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) invites applications for a 9-month half-time benefited remote lecturer position to begin on August 16, 2026. The selected candidate will join the 15 full-timeHDFS faculty in providing teaching, advising, and service to support approximately 400 undergraduate majors, 225 undergraduate minors, and 75 graduate students. The HDFS Department offers an undergraduate degree with emphases in child and adolescent development, family science, and adult developmentand aging, as well as dual degree collaborations with elementary education and social work. The department also offers master's degrees in counseling and in HDFS with emphases in family financial planning, gerontology, and youth development, as well as doctoral degrees in developmental science and counselor education and supervision. The HDFS Department is dedicated to building and fostering a diverse community and strongly encourages applications from members of socially marginalized groups, broadly defined to be as inclusive as possible.
Specific responsibilities include:

• Teach 4 asynchronous online courses per academic year; 2 each Fall and 2 each Spring semester
• Provide academic advising for Junior and Senior HDFS majors

This position will be working fully online, with the possibility of working remotely. If working remotely, NDSU cannot employ individuals who live full-time in the following states: California,
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, RhodeIsland, Virginia, Washington DC.

Hiring Range:

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Compensation

$25,000 - $28,000 annually, plus benefits including retirement and full health insurance coverage for the family with no premium cost to the employee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Development & Family Science or related fields including but not limited to Family Social Science, Child, Youth & Family Studies, Couple and Family Therapy, Counseling, and Developmental Science
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of different career pathways in mental health care
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Human Development & Family Science or related fields including but not limited to Family Social Science, Child, Youth & Family Studies, Couple and Family Therapy, Counseling, and Developmental Science
• Experience teaching online in higher education
• Experience advising and/or mentoring undergraduate students
• Awards or other evidence of high-quality teaching
• Awards or other evidence of high-quality advising
• Experience as a mental health care provider
• Professional knowledge and/or experience to teach about financial counseling
• Professional knowledge and/or experience to teach about human sexuality
• Professional knowledge and/or experience to teach about family diversity

Applicant Materials Required:

To apply, submit the following materials via the NDSU Human Resources website (www.ndsu.edu/employment).

• letter detailing how all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications are met
  
• curriculum vitae or resume
  
• official copies of all graduate transcripts
  
• contact information for 3 professional references
  
  
• Review of applications with full consideration will begin on April 14; applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until a suitable candidate is selected and recommended for appointment.
  Questions about the search can be directed to Dena Wyum, Dena.Wyum@ndsu.edu, chair of the search committee.
  

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. " My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and " I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.
NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave , sick leave , and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
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