Nutrition & Dietetics Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, 58203, USA
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Faculty, Academic
Nutrition & Dietetics Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair
Job no: 497303
Work type: Full-time Faculty
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty
- $105,000+ Commensurate with Experience, contract, Exempt
- 40 hours per week, 12-month appointment
- 100% Remote Work Availability:
No - This position will work in person on the campus of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND
Duties & Responsibilities
- 40% - Research
- Maintain an active, productive research agenda
- Substantial secured external grant funding
- 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 responsibilities including (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 including (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
- Effort allocation reserved to teach one 3 credit course during the academic year, including student advisement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to think strategically and engage in open dialogue
- Collegial and collaborative facilitation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to nutrition & dietetics ethics and values
- Doctoral degree in nutrition, human nutrition or closely related field
- At least one graduate degree in nutrition or dietetics
- Evidence of scholarly accomplishment
- Teaching in a higher education
- Two years of administrative experience
- 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 curriculum development and online teaching
- Interdisciplinary experience
- Experience in program accreditation
- A proven record of fund-raising, grant-writing, and/or community engagement
- Ability to qualify for licensure in ND and MN
Academic Search is assisting the University of North Dakota in this search. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to schedule a conversation with the Senior Consultant leading this search, Dr. Pam Balch ( pam.balch ). Please include a copy of your CV to inform the conversation. Specific inquires, nominations, and applications should be emailed to UNDChair
ND. Complete position profile and application procedures canbe found here.
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 02/09/2026
Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
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