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Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

  • 495423
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $60,000+ dependent on experience. 9-month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice invites applications for a 9-month (non-remote) Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor of Educational Leadership with additional summer opportunities to teach courses in our Educational Leadership program offerings. In addition to teaching, the candidate hired for this position will advise students and participate in service for the program. The contract start date is August 16, 2025, contingent on available funding.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
The University of North Dakota is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that respects, acknowledges and celebrates diversity and individual differences. Successful applicants for this position will demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion through interest or past experience, as well as the ability to work and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting.

The Educational Leadership programs are housed in the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Professional (TLPP) in the College of Education and Human Development (EHD) at the University of North Dakota. The Educational Leadership programs include a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Practice & Leadership, in School Leadership; a Master of Science (M.S.) in Teaching & Leadership in the Principalship (on- campus and online versions of the programs are available); a post-Master’s Certificate in Mastery Learning; and add-on pathways to state principalship and superintendency credentials/licensure. Both credentialing pathways are CAEP accredited, and all Educational Leadership programs aim to serve in-service teachers, administrators, and other specialized education personnel with intensive integrated programs of study and a commitment to a diverse society.

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Successful applicants should have teaching and service interests that align with the Educational Leadership field and experience serving as an educational leadership practitioner with expertise in district and/or school-level leadership, school and community partnerships, and instructional leadership. Applicants must also have a commitment to addressing diversity, inclusion, social justice and equity in education.

Responsibilities for this position may include: 

  • Teach graduate courses in online asynchronous and face-to-face formats. Will teach approximately 3-4 courses per semester in the Educational Leadership programs, dependent on program and K-12 partnership needs. Additional teaching opportunities are available in summer; 
  • Provide academic advising to graduate students; 
  • Assist with Educational Leadership program service tasks and possible coordination;
  • Fulfill service roles in the Educational Leadership programs. This will include directing M.S. scholarly research projects, participating in admissions decisions, and supporting distance learning to support North Dakota school districts;
  • Provide service to the university, college, department, and professional associations. UND and the College of Education and Human Development value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from minoritized backgrounds succeed. 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and K-12 partners
  • Competent in using technology and ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and online course delivery

Minimum Requirements

  • PhD or EdD in Educational Leadership or related field
  • Three years of experience working as a K-12 school leader and/or district-level administrator
  • Demonstration of working with diverse communities
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working as a licensed K-12 superintendent
  • Demonstrations of K-12 partnership experience
  • Experience working in North Dakota K-12 schools
  • Experience working in rural or tribal communities
  • Experience teaching graduate education courses and/or online courses
  • Participatory and/or action research experience

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/01/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter addressing required competencies, minimum requirements, and preferred qualifications
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Three professional references with complete contact information
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

 

The 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.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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