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Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure-track, Nursing

Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure-track, Nursing

  • 497487
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $90,000+, 9-month contract, Commensurate with Experience, plus possible separate summer contract contract
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • This position requires an on campus presence

Purpose of Position

The mission of the University of North Dakota's College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.

The CNPD is comprised of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work as well as the Children & Family Services Training Center. The CNPD is the home of the state’s only Nurse Anesthesia program, the state’s only Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and the state’s only PhD in nursing program.

The graduate nursing department seeks a full-time, tenure-track associate professor or professor to teach, conduct research and perform service. Faculty rank will be based upon experience and qualifications.

The CNPD offers innovative online educational programs, a simulation laboratory and a supportive student environment for both face-to-face and distance learning. Additionally, the North Dakota Nursing Research Collaborative was initiated by UND’s nursing department to bring North Dakota nursing clinical and academic partners together. This organization is actively working on integrating simulation in nursing education as well as addressing workforce retention across the state.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally/internationally recognized research program and will engage in active efforts to pursue and secure external funding to build research infrastructure and will participate in professional and Departmental/University outreach and service activities. UND and its colleges value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from under-represented backgrounds succeed.

***This position requires an on-campus presence***

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 40% - Teaching will vary but may include:
    • NURS 514: Essentials of Epidemiology
    • NURS 525: Multivariate Statistics
    • NURS 556: PhD Intensive
    • Various undergraduate nursing courses as aligned with candidate's expertise
  • 40% - Scholarship
    • Scholarly/creative activities will be determined in consultation with the department chair and will be consistent with department, college and university expectations and policies/procedures
    • External funding of at least $5,000 will be required by five years.
  • 20% - Service to university, college and/or department
    • Service activities will be determined in consultation with the department chair and will be consistent with department, college and university expectations and policies/procedures

Required Competencies

  • Highly-developed oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession's values
  • High interest in working as part of a collaborative team
  • Strong commitment to collegiality

Minimum Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in nursing OR doctoral degree in a related field with a master's in nursing
  • Unencumbered ND nursing license or eligible for licensure in ND
  • Prior nursing practice
  • Active program of funded research
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in nursing
  • DNP scholarly project advisement experience
  • PhD dissertation advisement experience
  • Prior teaching experience

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 2/8/2026 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

This position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty

Department: Nursing

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from 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 veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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