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Director, PhD Nursing Program

496106

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

$90,000+ dependent on experience, annual, Exempt

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Director of the PhD Nursing Program within the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. The Director reports directly to the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Department and will be hired at a rank of Associate or Full Professor, based upon experience and qualifications. This is a tenured position in the Department of Nursing and the successful applicant must have already attained tenure at another institution in a similar field and will be subject to approval by the University and State Board of Higher Education.

The CNPD seeks a dynamic and visionary leader who will build upon the PhD Nursing Program strengths in planning, organization, and evaluation of the PhD Nursing Program to provide exceptional professional educational experiences. In addition, the Director will assist in recruiting PhD Nursing students and mentoring PhD Nursing faculty. The Director will have unquestioned integrity and exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.

The starting date for the PhD Nursing Program Director will be negotiable, but preferably by July 1, 2025. This position will be on campus only.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the overall planning, organization, revisions, and evaluation of the PhD Nursing Program.
Recommend course offerings, scheduling, and related faculty assignments to the graduate department Chair.
Recruit, advise, and oversee the annual admission process of qualified students.
Foster a culture of inclusivity and support for students.
Serve as teaching faculty, student and dissertation advisor, and dissertation committee lead/member.
Oversee the students’ course and program progression, qualification for candidacy, dissertation completion and graduation of PhD Nursing students.
Plan and implement with doctoral faculty intensive student experiences.
Assure the educational program contains content consistent with the guidelines and regulatory standards of the UND School of Graduate Studies, Office of Research Development and Compliance, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Prepare materials and reports as required by nursing approval bodies.
Supervise assigned staff.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including nursing research communities within and beyond UND.
Collaborate with healthcare partners.
Engage with North Dakota Nursing Research Collaborative.

Required Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve
Ability to think strategically and engage in open dialogue
Collegial and collaborative facilitation skills
Demonstrated commitment to nursing ethics and values

Minimum Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field
Ability to be licensed as a registered nurse in North Dakota
Evidence of securing externally funded research
Evidence of dissemination of research in formal publications
Experience in academic administration
Dissertation advisement experience
Teaching experience
Experience in curriculum development and program accreditation
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

Earned PhD in nursing
Five years of professional academic leadership
Experience with online teaching
Interdisciplinary experience
Engagement with professional research communities
Evidence of securing externally funded research in field of nursing

To Apply

Applicants should send two separate documents (in PDF format) to UNDDirectorPhDNursing@academicsearch.org:

A letter of interest, addressed to the Search Committee and not more than three pages, specifically addressing the applicant’s background in relationship to the qualifications outlined in this profile
A current resume or curriculum vitae.

For full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit application materials by Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Although nominations are not required to be considered for this position, leaders who know of outstanding candidates are welcome to submit confidential nominations by sending the nominee’s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address to UNDDirectorPhDNursing@academicsearch.org.

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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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.

Applicant Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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