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Assistant Professor

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 57k-58k / year

Posted on Jun 17, 2025

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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

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Salary/Position Classification

$57,000 - $58,000, Dependent on Experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
This position will work onsite at our Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The mission of the 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 three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work. The CNPD is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor for our Nutrition & Dietetics department.

The Assistant Professor will carry out UND's tripartite mission with responsibilities in research, teaching and service. The Assistant Professor is expected to work collaboratively with department faculty to achieve the mission of the department through effective teaching and advising, impactful research and valuable service endeavors. The Assistant Professor is directly responsible for teaching and advising assignments, research productivity and service commitments. This tenure-track position is a 9-month appointment that is renewed subject to an annual review. There may be opportunities for a separate summer appointment subject to department needs and funding.

This position requires an on-campus, in person presence at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.

Duties & Responsibilities

40% - Research
- Maintain an active, productive research agenda resulting in professional presentations and peer-reviewed publications
- Obtain grant funding to advance scholarship
20% - Service to the department, college, university and/or profession
- Continued professional development through professional membership and training
40% - Teaching
- Instruction of 12-16 teaching credits per academic year
- Student advisement, graduate students
- Program assessment data recording and reporting
- Participate in strategic and programmatic planning
- Teaching assignment will vary depending on departmental needs. For the 2025-2026 academic year, a proposed teaching assignment may be:
  - N&D 494, Research in Nutrition & Dietetics
  - N&D 325, Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (2 sections)
  - N&D 441, Nutritional Biochemistry
  - N&D 260, Principles of Foods & Food Science

Required Competencies

Effective oral and written communication skills
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

Doctoral degree in nutrition, human nutrition or closely related field
At least one graduate degree in human nutrition or dietetics
Evidence of scholarly accomplishment
Experience teaching in higher education
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

Online teaching experience
Postdoctoral fellowship
Secured external funding
RDN/RD or CNS

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by Monday, June 23, 2025 include the following materials:

Letter of Interest
CV/Resume

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!

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Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty

Department: Nutrition & Dietetics

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Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

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

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.