Open Rank Teaching Professor-Energy & Petroleum Engineering at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $75,000+ dependent on experience, 9-month contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

The Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering (EPE) is seeking to hire a 9-month Open-Rank Teaching Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to the mission of the department and the university through service activities. Depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, the position will be offered at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor.

The Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering at the University of North Dakota (UND) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, open-rank Teaching Professor position. We seek a dynamic and innovative educator who is passionate about energy and petroleum engineering with a strong commitment to advancing teaching excellence. The successful candidate will design and deliver graduate and undergraduate courses that integrate modern petroleum and energy technologies, contribute to curriculum advancement, and support research activities.

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 80% teaching, 0% research, and 20% service effort. UND and the College of Engineering & Mines value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong potential for high-quality teaching in EPE courses, supported by consistently high student evaluations. Develop high-impact online and on-campus courses (undergrads & grads) to expand the department's educational reach.

• Demonstrated expertise in petroleum and/or energy systems.


• Proven experience in teaching, curriculum development, and instructional innovation at the university level.


• Ability to integrate modern computational tools, such as Python, MATLAB, HOMER, SAM, GAMS, Vensim, PowerSim, etc. into teaching.


• Strong communication skills and a commitment to student success.


• Adaptability in teaching methods, including online and hybrid course delivery.

• Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field.


• Teaching experience at the undergraduate/graduate levels


• Achieved a grade of "A" in all required petroleum and energy engineering courses that the candidate is expected to teach.


• 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.

• Experience in applied energy projects with strong industry connections.


• Experience mentoring students


• Experience in developing and delivering graduate-level petroleum and/or energy engineering courses.


• Background in both conventional petroleum and energy technologies


• Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching methodologies.


• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 17, 2025 and include the following materials:

• Cover Letter detailing how your background aligns with the qualifications.


• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).


• Teaching statements outlining future plans and teaching philosophy, along with a list of courses the candidate is qualified and interested in teaching based on those available on EPE's website.


• Names and contact information of four professional references.


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

Position open until filled.


Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jabbari, at hadi.jabbari@und.edu