School of Nursing - Faculty Job Openings

Position Number: 00015607
Department: Nursing
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor

The College of Nursing at the University of North Dakota is seeking faculty to teach either undergraduate and graduate Public Health and Psych/Mental Health: contact Dr. Liz Tyree, Chair, Family and Community Nursing, at 701-777-4522; or undergraduate and graduate Adult Health and Gerontology: contact Dr. Loretta Heuer, Chair, Nursing Practice and Role Development, 701-777-4527.

A doctoral degree in nursing and North Dakota licensure is required, certification preferred. Submit a letter of interest, current vita and three references to apply for position to:

University of North Dakota
430 Oxford Street
Grand Forks, ND 58202

University of North Dakota is an Affiirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (4/2/09)

Position Number: 00023692
Department: Nursing
Position: Dean and Professor of Nursing

The University of North Dakota invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing.  The Dean is a champion for expanding the research productivity of the college, enhancing an already strong commitment to American Indian programs, as well as promoting inter-professional opportunities and community scholarship.  UND (http://www.und.edu), a rapidly expanding doctoral institution, is making strategic investments in health-related education/research programs.  Additional information about the College of Nursing is available at http://www.nursing.und.edu 

Academic Leadership: This position reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.  The College of Nursing, founded in 1909, currently offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, in Community Nutrition, and in Dietetics; Master’s programs with specializations in Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Public/Community Health Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, and Nursing Education; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, designed to prepare nurses for research and faculty roles. 

Research Leadership: The College of Nursing recently completed construction and opened the NIH-funded Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research, and faculty research focuses on vulnerable and diverse populations.  Significant opportunities exist for developing collaborative programs with the USDA/ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Center, the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and other university and community partners. 

Qualifications for the Position:

• Earned doctorate (PhD, DNSc or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Masters degree in nursing if doctorate is not in nursing
• Eligible for North Dakota nursing licensure
• Distinguished record of academic leadership and accomplishment in teaching, scholarship and extramural funding consistent with appointment to the rank of professor
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate the expansion of research
• Demonstrated ability to lead a maturing development program
• Demonstrated commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and student body
• Commitment to shared faculty governance
• Experience with online or distance education

Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Excellent benefits including TIAA/CREF retirement.  Health insurance for employees and family members is fully paid by the University.

University Information: The University of North Dakota is at an exciting crossroads in its 126 year history.  Major growth and positive change are the hallmarks of this new era; enrollment has increased to nearly 13,000 students including 2,000 graduate students and extramural research funding tops $100 million.  New plans for development are emerging and strategic plan goals are being met or exceeded http://www.und.edu/stratplan

Review of candidates will begin on March 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  The beginning date of employment is expected to be July 1, 2009 or a date agreed upon between the candidate and the Provost. Final candidates are subject to background and reference checks.  For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, a curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three references, as an email attachment in pdf format to: nursingsearch@mail.und.edu .  Direct questions to the e-mail address or to Dr. Martha Potvin, search committee chair, at 701-777-2749. 

All materials submitted fall under the State of North Dakota Open Records statutes.  The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. (02/27/09)

Position Number: Various
Department: Family and Community Nursing/Practice and Role Development
Position: Clinical Instructors/Instructor/CI Assistant Professor

The College of Nursing at the University of North Dakota is seeking faculty for clinical instruction for the 09-10 academic year. A masters degree in nursing is required, doctoral degree preferred. North Dakota licensure a a registered nurse is required, certification preferred. Must have current and relevant practice experience. Submit a letter of interest, current vita and names of three references to apply for positions to either: Dr. Liz Tyree, Chair of Family and Community Nursing or Dr. Loretta Heuer, Chair of Practice and Role Development, UND College of Nursing, 430 Oxford Street Stop 9025, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9025. Note: Some of the positions may include benefits. The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (6/4/09)

June 18, 2009