Job description

Job ID: 2957329

Location: Bismarck

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriate Assistant Dean and the Dean of AEAT (Automation, Energy & Advanced Technologies).

Benefits

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary based on directly related experience and education.

This is a nine-month, fill-time, special non-tenure track position.

Salary based on Associates Degree:
9 month + 4 weeks: $51,174 – $63,96
9 month + 6 weeks: $53,160 – $66,450
9 month + 12 weeks: $59,686 – $74,608

Comprehensive fringe benefit package including TIAA retirement plan and 100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator

Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources

Position Description & Details

Are you a leader in land surveying and civil engineering and eager to share your knowledge and expertise with the next generation of professionals? Join our team as an Assistant Teaching Professor in Surveying and Engineering Technologies. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students while shaping the future of the Automation, Energy, & Advanced Technologies industry.

Position Summary: 
This position will be responsible for supporting students through the preparation and delivery of instruction in land surveying and civil engineering technology. Areas of focus will include surveying lab and office procedures, principles and practices of land surveying, 2-D and 3-D CAD drafting and modeling, and materials testing. Additional areas of instruction may include construction and project management, spreadsheets, water management technology, and/or planning and development. Emphasis is placed on industry best practices and hands-on applications of land surveying and civil engineering technology principles.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Teach Principles of Surveying and Engineering Technologies: Lead engaging lectures and interactive classes to deliver core land surveying and civil engineering principles, promoting an environment of critical thinking, discussion, and student participation.
• Student Mentoring: Guide and support students in their academic and professional development, providing timely feedback and mentorship.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and grades, ensuring compliance with academic standards.
• Committee Work: Contribute to departmental and campus-wide committees, helping to shape academic policies and initiatives that enhance the student experience.
• Commencement Participation: Actively participate in commencement and other academic ceremonies, celebrating the achievements of our students.
• Additional Duties: Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Dean and the Academic Division Dean.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Land Surveying or Engineering Technology and five years of non-teaching work-related experience.
• Familiarity with common industry software, including Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree.
• Curriculum development, teaching, and/or training experience.
• Experience with hands-on teaching methods.
• Professional Land Surveying Registration (preferably North Dakota or a neighboring state).
• Familiarity and experience with civil engineering technology topics, including, but not limited to, statics/mechanics, water/wastewater systems and treatment, planning/development, and materials testing.
• Familiarity with 3-D parametric, including Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Inventor (or similar).

Starting Date: August 2025

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 the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or [email protected]

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

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the 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.

How to apply

To be considered by the search committee, thoroughly complete the application and upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Teaching philosophy
• Three letters of reference – these letters may be uploaded with your materials or emailed to [email protected]
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Copies of industry-related certifications
• References