What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Faculty, Tenure-Track/Tenured, Psychology position at University of North Dakota?
Open Rank Faculty, Tenure-Track/Tenured, Psychology
- 499506
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Full-time Faculty
Salary/Position Classification
- $75,000 , commensurate with rank, 9-month contract, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Gran Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position
The Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota (UND) seeks to fill a tenure-track/tenured faculty line at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank and Director of the Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education (INPSYDE) program to begin in the Fall of 2027, contingent upon availability of funding. Candidates should have expertise in any area of Clinical or Counseling Psychology, and experience in Indigenous Mental Health. We seek candidates who demonstrate potential to secure external funding (Assistant level) or have demonstrated success in securing external funding (Associate and Full levels) and have experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary partners, specifically with Indigenous populations. We seek an individual uniquely qualified to provide valuable cultural guidance and leadership to UND efforts to enhance and expand its research partnerships with area tribes, as well as all Indigenous research within the university.
The Department of Psychology is an academic unit within the College of Arts & Sciences at UND. It serves approximately 18 full-time faculty members, 460 undergraduate majors, 300 minors, and 185 graduate students, with programs in Clinical (APA-accredited), Experimental, and Forensic Psychology.
A Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program (completed by August 15, 2027), strong evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for establishing a funded research program, and evidence of teaching effectiveness are required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with groups with a broad range of backgrounds is preferred. Promotion in this position will be tied to success in establishing and maintaining a strong, externally fundable research program and excelling in teaching.
UND 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Direct the Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education (INPSYDE) Program, including managing the INPSYDE Program and Grant.
Produce peer-reviewed publications within the area of research expertise and seek external grant funding.
Teach a mix of online and on-campus courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs and supervise graduate students, including clinical supervision of graduate students working in our training clinic.
All faculty are expected to contribute service to the department, college, university, and community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
The successful candidate’s contract effort will include teaching, research, service, and administrative responsibilities. The position includes a course reduction during the first year, with the teaching load thereafter adjusted based on continued funding from Indian Health Service (IHS). Continued IHS funding may also provide opportunities for summer support. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding potential to establish and sustain a research program that attracts external funding and aligns with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan.
Required Competencies
- Ability to teach a mix of online and on-campus courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability and willingness to work with groups with a broad range of backgrounds.
- Ability and willingness to supervise graduate students (including clinical supervision of our graduate students in our training clinic) and contribute to service within the department, college, university, and/or community.
- Ability to produce peer-reviewed publications within the area of research expertise and seek external grant funding.
Minimum Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by August 15, 2027.
- Licensed/License Eligible in North Dakota.
- Published scholarly work.
- Served as instructor of record or teaching assistant for an undergraduate or graduate course.
- Experience within and/or across Native communities.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong evidence of scholarly productivity.
- Experience in research in Indigenous Mental Health.
- Experience with administering an Indian Health Services Section 217 funding.
- Demonstrated success in seeking external funding.
- Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary partners, with preference for intertribal and intratribal entities.
To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/16/2026 and include the following materials:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Contact information for a minimum of three references
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
- Further information may be requested later (e.g., letters of recommendation, a graduate transcript, teaching evaluations).
The position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Andre Kehn, Chair, Department of Psychology: andre.kehn@und.edu
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits
Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Additional Information
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Need help?
Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Clery Statement
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Salary : $75,000