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Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor

  • 497323
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $51,000+ Commensurate with experience for a 9-month academic contract. An additional separate summer contract may be available.
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work on campus, in person at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND

Benefits: 

Include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions and much more!

Purpose of Position

The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) comprises the departments of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.

The mission of the 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 mission of the department of Nutrition & Dietetics is to provide exceptional, culturally aware and collaborative education, experiences and scholarship that advance well-being through nutrition for all.

We are seeking a full-time faculty member to teach and perform service in our Nutrition & Dietetics department. This position is located on UND's campus in the Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Health building.

Faculty members work closely with the program directors and department chair to offer student-centered instruction for assigned courses. These responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) teaching, advising, service, course development and student learning assessment. All faculty members are expected to maintain current and accurate knowledge in the assigned teaching areas as well as perform in an ethical and professional manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach and manage assigned course(s) including planning, organizing and teaching in ways to maximize student learning
  • Develop new assignments or implement new teaching strategies to keep curriculum relevant and progressive
  • Inform and administer assessment instruments, collect and report student learning outcomes data
  • Student advisement
  • Hold regularly scheduled office hours
  • Learn and use technology to enhance the educational experience when appropriate
  • Involvement in service activities 

Required Competencies

  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead a diverse team
  • Skilled with interprofessional collaboration
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to adhere to accreditation expectations
  • Performs with a high degree of self-direction and motivation
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Minimum Requirements

  • Master's degree in human nutrition or closely related field (at least 18 graduate credits in human nutrition
  • 2 years of professional experience in human nutrition/dietetics field
  • RDN license eligible in North Dakota
  • 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
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Advising experience
  • Independent research experience
  • Leadership or management experience

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/11/2025 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV

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: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Department: Nutrition & Dietetics

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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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