Chair/Professor of Entrepreneurship & Management

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Salary/Position Classification

  • $165,000+ 9-month contract, Exempt
    • Additional compensation for the role of Department Chair of approximately $15,000 will be paid over the 9-month contract with an additional one month’s salary ($18,000+) to be paid May 16 – August 15.
    • Additional stipend for Strinden Endowed Chair of approximately $20,000+.
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience along with a track record of excellence in teaching and research. 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. The ultimate goal is to establish the reputation of the Middleton School as one of regional prominence.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaching – up to two courses per semester 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 – In this role, the Chair will be responsible for administering and advancing the School’s academic programs, operations, personnel, budget, and student-focused activities. They will mentor and support faculty and staff at all levels, be an advocate for the School, and build strong relationships with alumni, businesses, and the wider community. They will work closely with the Dean of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration and the rest of the leadership team in advancing the College’s strategic goals

Minimum Requirements

  • PhD or DBA in entrepreneurship, management, or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
  • A sustained record of quality research, effective teaching, and service commensurate with appointment to Full Professor in the Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management.
  • Evidence in support of AACSB Faculty Qualification 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Evidence of a distinguished academic career with nationally recognized contributions to innovative university teaching, service, and scholarly contributions in Entrepreneurship, Management, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated record of academic leadership and administrative experience (such as a department chair, associate chair, academic program director, or center director).
  • 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.

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 and enrolls nearly 16,000 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. 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 8% since Fall 2022.

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 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 fourteen full-time and part-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.

How to apply

To be assured full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 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

Position is open until filled

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

The first thing you should know about UND is that it is a place where students matter. It is a place where students research alongside renowned faculty and those same renowned faculty light up the classrooms. It is a place that promotes balance - learning and growing outside the classroom as well as in one.