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

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.

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

Position is open until filled