Assistant Professor, Higher Education at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $70,000-$75,000, Dependent on Experience, 9-month contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

The department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota is seeking an Assistant Professor of Higher Education. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position contingent on availability of funding.


The Higher Education (HE) Programs are housed in the Department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies (EHBS) in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at UND. CEHD is committed firmly to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability. CEHD has a record of 17,000+ alumni who reside in all 50 states and 35 countries. Since 2011, CEHD has generated more than $9 million dollars in extramural research grants from funding agencies, including the Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Science and Foundation.

The HE programs include a Master of Science (MS) in Higher Education, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education, Health and Behavior Studies/Higher Education, and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Practice and Leadership with a specialization in Higher Education. Students in the Higher Education graduate programs aspire to leadership positions as administrators and faculty in higher education and/or student affairs. The programs' curriculum and research training are grounded in the scholar practitioner and scholar activist frameworks, where students develop lifelong learning goals, apply theories and research to professional practice, and orient towards evidence-based equity-minded solutions in higher education organizations, systems, and policies.

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 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 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 57,000 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 as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America's Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 40- 50% teaching and advising, 40% research, and 10-20% service effort. UND and the College of Education and Human Development value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding promise for establishing a sustainable research program that will attract external funds and be aligned with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan. The University of North Dakota 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. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching graduate courses (on-campus and online) across Higher Education graduate programs.


• Advising and mentoring master's and doctoral students.


• Conducting research and maintaining an active research agenda.


• Disseminating original work in peer-reviewed journals and other avenues of publication.


• Seeking external funding for research.


• Serving the program, department, college, university, community, and the profession.


• Successful applicants should have teaching and research interests that align with one or more of the following areas: student affairs and support services; assessment in higher education; quantitative research methods; higher education law; higher education management; and higher education budgeting, planning, and finance.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to teach and advise students.


• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.


• Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Higher Education programs.


• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas (teaching, advising, research, and service).


• Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery.


• Knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methodologies.


• Ability to develop and maintain an active research agenda.

• Earned doctorate in Higher Education or closely related field.


• 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.

• Record of working with diverse communities.


• Experience in developing and teaching graduate courses in higher education.


• Experience advising graduate students, specifically directing dissertations and scholarly projects.


• Expertise in quantitative methodologies and/or critical quantitative methodologies in higher education.


• Record of productivity in higher education research.


• Evidence of applying for and securing external funding.


• Familiarity with higher education graduate preparation program curriculum standards (master's and doctoral level).


• At least two years of relevant professional experience in higher education.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/15/2025 and include the following materials:

• A letter of application addressing essential and desired qualifications.


• Curriculum vitae.


• Three professional references with complete contact information.


• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.


Questions can be directed to the search committee chairs: Dr. Zarrina Azizova (Zarrina.azizova@und.edu) and Dr. Jocelyn Gutierrez (Jocelyn.gutierrez.1@und.edu).