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Clinical Assistant Professor, Post Master's DNP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Post Master's DNP

  • 497768
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $90,000+ Commensurate with Experience plus separate summer contract, 9-month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: Yes
    • Open to candidates in a commutable distance

Purpose of Position

The mission of the College of Nursing and 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 University of North Dakota's CNPD is comprised of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work as well as the Children & Family Services Training Center. For this position, the graduate nursing department seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor who will be appointed as the Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) Program Director.

The PM DNP Program Director has a primary responsibility to provide leadership for the overall planning, organization, and evaluation of the PM DNP Program. This faculty member works collaboratively with administrators and faculty in assuring the provision of a high-quality academic program. The PM DNP Program Director is a member of the Nursing Graduate Council. The director is under the supervision of the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Department and is responsible for assuring that standards and policies of the School of Graduate Studies are met.

This position allows a hybrid work arrangement for candidates in a commutable distance to the UND campus.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 60% - Teaching and Advising Students in the PM DNP track (includes advising independent study projects). Potential courses to be taught include: o NURS 608 Healthcare Leadership, Economics and Finance o NURS 609 DNP Project Teams o NURS 610 DNP Capstone o NURS 614 DNP Culture of Safety & Ethics - (Essential)
  • 30% - Serve as Program Director for the Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program o Provide leadership for curriculum development, implementation & evaluation of the PM DNP track. o Promote development of the PM DNP program at the local, state and national level o Maintain all pertinent records for the PM DNP program as required o Serve as program representative at various meetings o Report applicable measures as part of the college assessment plan o Participate in inter-professional collaboration as relevant o Complete program grant applications to support the program as applicable o Assist in the recruitment of students to the program o Communicate with prospective PM DNP students o Make recommendations to the graduate school on decisions regarding admission to the program o Serve as academic advisor and develop plans of study for students in the program o Guide and monitor program progression of PM DNP students o Work on collaboration with clinical placement team to secure clinical practicum sites for PM DNP students o Assist with recruitment, mentoring and evaluations for faculty teaching in the PM DNP program o Provide guidance to course faculty to resolve student issues - (Essential)
  • 10% - Service to the University, College and/or Department Specific duties will be coordinated with the department chair. - (Essential)

Required Competencies

  • Highly-developed verbal 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
  • 4 years of Nursing experience
  • Unencumbered nursing license in ND or ability to obtain licensure in ND
  • 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

  • Experience in APN education
  • 2 years experience in administration
  • Evidence of scholarship
  • Evidence of leadership

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 3/15/2026 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • CV/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.

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Categories: Hybrid, Non-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. 

Clery Statement

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