PhD Nurse Faculty, Associate/Full Professor (Tenure Track)

Employer: University of North Dakota

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Date posted: Jan 6, 2026

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 University of North Dakota has a ranking by the Carnegie Classification as an R1 research institution.

The graduate nursing department seeks a full-time, tenure-track associate professor or professor to teach, conduct research and perform service. Faculty rank will be based upon experience and qualifications. The position is for a 9-month academic year with a possible separate summer contract.

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***

The University of North Dakota offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Some highlights of the benefits package include 100% paid health insurance for any plan offered, a 7.5% employer contribution to retirement account to start, short- and long-term disability, and family tuition waivers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 40% - Teaching will vary but may include:
  • NURS 514: Essentials of Epidemiology
  • NURS 525: Multivariate Statistics
  • NURS 556: PhD Intensive
  • 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

• Doctoral 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
• Active program of funded research
• 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 in nursing
• DNP scholarly project advisement experience
• PhD dissertation advisement experience
• Prior teaching experience

To Apply

Submit application by 2/8/2026 at: https://careers.und.edu/jobs/associate-professor-or-professor-tenure-track-nursing-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states