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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 August17,2026. 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.ResponsibilitiesTeach 4 asynchronous online courses per academic year; 2 each Fall and 2 each Spring semesterProvide academic advising for Junior and Senior HDFS majorsRemote 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, NewYork, Ohio, Pennsylvania, RhodeIsland, Virginia, Washington DC.Minimum QualificationsMaster'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 ScienceTeaching experienceKnowledge of different career pathways in mental health careEvidence of effective oral and written communication skillsPreferred QualificationsPhD 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 ScienceExperience teaching online in higher educationExperience advising and/or mentoring undergraduate studentsAwards or other evidence of high‑quality teachingAwards or other evidence of high‑quality advisingExperience as a mental health care providerProfessional knowledge and/or experience to teach about financial counselingProfessional knowledge and/or experience to teach about human sexualityProfessional knowledge and/or experience to teach about family diversityCompensation$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 ProcessTo 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 metCurriculum vitae or resumeOfficial copies of all graduate transcriptsContact information for 3 professional referencesReview of applications with full consideration will begin on April14; 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr