Open Rank Faculty, Tenure-Track/Tenured, Psychology

external funding (Assistant level) or have demonstrated success in securing external funding (Associate and Full levels) and have experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary partners, specifically with Indigenous populations. We seek an individual uniquely qualified to provide valuable cultural guidance and leadership to UND efforts to enhance and expand its research partnerships with area tribes, as well as all Indigenous research within the university.

The Department of Psychology is an academic unit within the College of Arts & Sciences at UND. It serves approximately 18 full-time faculty members, 460 undergraduate majors, 300 minors, and 185 graduate students, with programs in Clinical (APA-accredited), Experimental, and Forensic Psychology. 

A Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program (completed by August 15, 2027), strong evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for establishing a funded research program, and evidence of teaching effectiveness are required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with groups with a broad range of backgrounds is preferred. Promotion in this position will be tied to success in establishing and maintaining a strong, externally fundable research program and excelling in teaching. 

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 200 fields of study and enrolls nearly 16,000 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 59,000 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 among the top five Best Small College Towns and recognized as America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers an exceptional quality of life.

UND 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

• Direct the Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education (INPSYDE) Program, including managing the INPSYDE Program and Grant.  
• Produce peer-reviewed publications within the area of research expertise and seek external grant funding. 
• Teach a mix of online and on-campus courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs and supervise graduate students, including clinical supervision of graduate students working in our training clinic. 
• All faculty are expected to contribute service to the department, college, university, and community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. 

The successful candidate’s contract effort will include teaching, research, service, and administrative responsibilities. The position includes a course reduction during the first year, with the teaching load thereafter adjusted based on continued funding from Indian Health Service (IHS). Continued IHS funding may also provide opportunities for summer support. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding potential to establish and sustain a research program that attracts external funding and aligns with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan.

Required Competencies

• Ability to teach a mix of online and on-campus courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability and willingness to work with groups with a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to supervise graduate students (including clinical supervision of our graduate students in our training clinic) and contribute to service within the department, college, university, and/or community.
• Ability to produce peer-reviewed publications within the area of research expertise and seek external grant funding.

Minimum Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by August 15, 2027.
• Licensed/License Eligible in North Dakota.
• Published scholarly work.
• Served as instructor of record or teaching assistant for an undergraduate or graduate course.
• Experience within and/or across Native 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

• Strong evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Experience in research in Indigenous Mental Health.
• Experience with administering an Indian Health Services Section 217 funding.
• Demonstrated success in seeking external funding.
• Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary partners, with preference for intertribal and intratribal entities.

To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/16/2026 and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Contact information for a minimum of three references
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
• Further information may be requested later (e.g., letters of recommendation, a graduate transcript, teaching evaluations). 

The position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Andre Kehn, Chair, Department of Psychology: andre.kehn@und.edu