Open Rank Faculty, Tenure-track, Nursing

Salary/Position Classification

• $90,000+ Dependent on Experience, 9- month Contract (plus possible separate summer contract), Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

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, open rank faculty to teach, conduct research and perform service. Faculty rank will be based upon experience and qualifications. The position may be tenure track or an offer of tenure may be made based on a candidate’s documented record of achievement and subject to approval from the Department, College, University, and the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. 

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 500: Theories/Concepts in Nursing
  • NURS 502: Evidence For Practice
  • NURS 526: Ethical, Legal & Health Policy Issues
  • NURS 556: PhD Intensive
  • NURS 558: Research Design
  • NURS 581: The Nurse Scientist *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

• PhD 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
• Evidence of pursued goals in research or scholarly work
• Evidence of having sought at least internal funding for research or scholarly work
• 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

• PhD degree in nursing
• Active membership in professional organizations
• Academic advisement experience
• Prior teaching experience

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 7/19/2026 and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume

This position is open until filled.