Associate or Full Professor and Chair of Entrepreneurship and Management

Purpose of Position

We seek an accomplished academic currently serving as a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor whose record of teaching, research, and service merits tenure at UND at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Department. The ideal candidate will pair a strategic vision with a collegial approach to leadership and have proven leadership experience along with a track record of excellence in teaching and research. The ability to work with and support faculty at different ranks and with different areas of emphasis across teaching and research is essential, as is a desire to be engaged with the students and staff of the Middleton School. Reporting directly to the Dean of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, the new Chair’s primary leadership responsibility will be to work with college and institutional stakeholders to further develop and enhance the Middleton School’s entrepreneurship and other programs with the aim of achieving significant enrollment growth. Other key responsibilities of the Chair include staffing and scheduling courses, evaluating faculty, representing the Middleton School at the college’s leadership committee, and engaging with external stakeholders. The Middleton School seeks to establish a reputation as one of regional prominence.

A successful Chair will possess excellent administrative leadership skills supporting the continued success and growth of the Middleton School. Additionally, the Chair should constructively interact with colleagues, students, and strategic partners within and outside of the Middleton School. A successful Chair will possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and be able to build relationships with students, coworkers, and various external groups.

About UND and Nistler College:

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 very high research activity (R1). UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study. 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 was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND has experienced strong enrollment growth over the past five years and celebrated a historic milestone in Fall 2026 with 15,908 students enrolled.

The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration recently moved into a brand-new building (Nistler Hall) with state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. The College has experienced sustained growth in enrollment in recent years including enrollment growth of nearly 27% since Fall 2022. A distinguishing feature of the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration is the extraordinary loyalty and engagement of alumni, which is an outgrowth of a student-centered culture and a community that supports student success. Nistler College is committed to offering our students distinctive educational experiences that prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives. Nistler College supports students through college-level advising services that ensure they receive first-rate academic support from dedicated professional advisors. Similarly, Nistler College’s Pancratz Career Development Center supports students in securing internships, developing their professional profiles, and transitioning them into the workforce.

The Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management is housed within the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. The Middleton School prepares students for a variety of careers, providing them with essential skills to propel their careers in entrepreneurship and small businesses, general management, human resources, operations and logistics, and leadership. Faculty endeavor to inculcate within students an entrepreneurial mindset. Programs emphasize innovation and creativity with theoretical, practical, and experiential learning in the classroom and beyond. The Middleton School offers five diverse majors, including Entrepreneurship, Management, Aviation Management (a joint program with the Odegaard School of Aerospace Sciences), Human Resource Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management, and four minors, including Human Resource Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership; certificate programs are also offered in Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship. These programs are supported by ten full-time faculty committed to teaching excellence. The full-time faculty actively publish research in high-quality journals appearing on the Chartered Association of Business Schools, Australian Business Deans Council, and Financial Times Top 50 journal lists.

UND is 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. Nistler College, as well as UND more generally, benefits from a positive partnership with the city of Grand Forks and other community partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching - up to two courses per year in the field of management, entrepreneurship, or human resources at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Research - ongoing scholarly research agenda commensurate with expectations for a tenured full professor and AACSB faculty qualification
• Service - ongoing professional engagement through active participation in academic or professional organizations
• Administration - The Chair will be an advocate for the School and responsible for advancing academic programs and administering operations, personnel, budget, and student-focused activities. Key areas of responsibility of the Chair position include:
• Strategy and leadership.
• Grow enrollment and administer programs.
• Build Middleton’s reputation to a level of regional prominence.
• Recruit/retain, mentor, evaluate, and develop faculty.
• Build strong relationships with alumni, industry, and the wider community. -

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or DBA in entrepreneurship, management, or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution/program.
• Currently holding a tenured Associate or Full Professor rank.
• Evidence of sustained teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Record of sustained academic research in areas related to the candidate’s Ph.D.
• Evidence in support of AACSB Faculty Qualification (https://www.aacsb.edu/educators/global-standards) standards for Scholarly Academic (SA).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of academic leadership or administrative experience (such as department chair, associate chair, academic program director, or center director).
• Evidence of a distinguished academic career with nationally recognized contributions to innovative university teaching, service, and scholarly contributions in Entrepreneurship, Management, or related fields.
• Record of envisioning, designing, leading, and/or implementing innovative programs that are responsive to meeting market needs and growing enrollment.
• Experience building collaborative relationships within the academic environment and with external stakeholders such as alumni, industry partners, and business communities.

To Apply

To be assured full consideration, applications must be received by November 30, 2026, and include the following materials:

• A letter of application addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications
• A current curriculum vita
• An annotated list of at least 3 references
• Examples of written work
• Representative sample of teaching evaluations and any other evidence of teaching effectiveness

Salary/Position Classification

• $165,000+ commensurate with rank and experience, 9-month contract, plus additional stipend for department chair duties.
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Position is open until filled

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