Remote Half-Time HDFS Lecturer

National Council on Family Relations; Fargo (ND); A distancia; USD 25.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full health insurance coverage for the family with no premium cost

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

A leading academic institution is seeking a remote lecturer to join their Department of Human Development and Family Science. This position involves teaching online courses and providing advising to undergraduate students. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Human Development & Family Science or related fields, along with teaching experience and strong communication skills. The compensation ranges from $25,000 to $28,000 annually, with full benefits including health insurance.

Formación

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience teaching online in higher education preferred.
• Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate students.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 4 asynchronous online courses per academic year.
• Provide academic advising for Junior and Senior HDFS majors.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of career pathways in mental health care

Educación

Master’s degree in Human Development & Family Science or related fields

Descripción del empleo

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 17, 2026. The selected candidate will join the 15 full‑time HDFS 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 development and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Remote work conditions: 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, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington DC.

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

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.

Application Process

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, [e-mail] , chair of the search committee.