Job Details

Description & Details:

The department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials at North Dakota State University is recognized internationally for its excellence in research and education in coatings science and technology and related soft matter topics. The department currently offers MS and PhD degrees as well as a minor at the undergraduate level. The department is seeking applications for outstanding individuals to fill a tenure-track faculty position starting Fall 2026. While the position is at the assistant professor level, candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at a higher rank. Candidates will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research program and be an effective instructor in the field of coatings technology at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Hiring Range:

$75,000+

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for the position must have a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, polymer science, coatings science or related field, a demonstrated track record of experimental research accomplishments in a field related to the research interests of the department, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates are preferred to have research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Polymer or material synthesis, protective coating systems, biobased and sustainable materials, material characterization, coatings rheology, smart materials, combinatorial and high throughput methods, and/or color science. Past teaching and/or mentorship experience. In addition, candidates with previous national laboratory or industry experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicant Materials Required:

Applicants for the position will need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, detailed research plans and the names and contact information of at least three references. For more information about the position as well as to apply using the online system please visit . Only applications submitted online will be considered. Review of applications will begin on 10/30/25 and continue until the position is filled. North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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. Women & traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Professor Bakhtiyor Rasulev, Search Committee Chair, Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, ...@ndsu.edu , 701-###-####.

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
    
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
    
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
    
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
    
• Basic Term Life Insurance
  
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
  
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
  
• Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
  
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
  

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.

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.

EO/AA 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-###-####, ...@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

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-###-#### or ...@ndsu.edu .
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