Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair

Salary/Position Classification

• $73,000+ Dependent on Experience, 9-month contract with Separate Summer Contract contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• This position requires an on campus, in-person presence on UND's campus

Purpose of Position

CHAIR:
The role of a department chair is to provide leadership and support for members of the department in carrying out its mission. The Department Chair seeks to create a community for learning that includes the department faculty, students and the broader community of practice. The Department Chair also encourages and supports the faculty in teaching, research, advising and service activities that convey the Department’s mission. This position will have a separate appointment as a tenured Associate/Full Professor in the department of Nutrition & Dietetics, subject to approval by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. In addition to the 9-month academic year appointment, a separate summer workload allocation will be expected.

ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR:
The Associate/Full Professor will carry out UND's tripartite mission with responsibilities in research, teaching and service in addition to the administrative role as department chair. The Associate/Full 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 Associate/Full Professor is directly responsible for teaching and advising assignments, research productivity, and service commitments.

Candidate will be required to meet requirements at rank for posted position.

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
  • Substantial secured external grant funding
• 30% - Administration as department chair
  • Academic program responsibilities including (but not limited to):
    • Fostering interaction and collaboration in the department
    • Fostering community engagement with clinical partners and others
    • Mentoring new faculty in the department
    • Oversee coordination of student recruitment and admission
    • Evaluation of current programs as well as program development and new program creation
    • Oversee curricular development
    • Lead reaffirmation process and monitor accreditation status
    • Oversee preparation of class schedules, handbooks, marketing materials, etc.
  • Personnel (but not limited to):
    • Address and monitor performance concerns
    • Coordinate and conduct evaluation process for faculty
    • Appoint temporary faculty as well as GTAs and GRAs
    • Assist faculty with professional development
    • Share or recognize faculty accomplishments
  • Resources (but not limited to):
    • Manage departmental budgets and provide input for budget review meetings
    • Provide input on distribution of scholarships
    • Work with the Dean regarding long-term planning
• 20% - Service to the department, college or university
• 10% - Teaching
  • 10% effort allocation reserved to teach one 3 credit course during the 2025-2026 academic year, including student advisement

Required Competencies

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a diverse team
• 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 nutrition or dietetics
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishment
• Experience teaching in a higher education
• Two years of academic administrative experience
• Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN/RD)
• Ability to qualify for licensure in ND and MN
• 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
• Two+ years of teaching in higher education
• Three+ years of academic administrative experience

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 04/21/2025 and include the following materials:
• Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume