Associate or Full Professor and Chair of Entrepreneurship and Management

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Dakota seeks a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor to serve as Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Management in the Middleton School. The Chair will provide strategic and collegial leadership, work with college and institutional stakeholders to develop and enhance the School’s entrepreneurship and other programs, and support significant enrollment growth and regional prominence. The position reports directly to the Dean of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration and works onsite at the UND Grand Forks campus. The Chair’s responsibilities include teaching up to two courses per year in management, entrepreneurship, or human resources at the undergraduate or graduate level; maintaining a scholarly research agenda consistent with expectations for a tenured full professor and AACSB faculty qualification; and participating actively in academic or professional organizations. Administrative duties include advocating for the School and advancing its academic programs while administering operations, personnel, budget, and student-focused activities. The Chair will also staff and schedule courses, evaluate and develop faculty, represent the School on the college leadership committee, and build relationships with alumni, industry, and the wider community. The successful candidate will have a strategic vision, proven leadership experience, and a record of excellence in teaching and research. They will support faculty across ranks and areas of emphasis, engage with students and staff, and communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners. The position is a 9-month contract, 40 hours per week, with a salary of $165,000 or more commensurate with rank and experience, plus an additional stipend for chair duties. Applications are due by November 30, 2026, for full consideration; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

PhD or DBA in entrepreneurship, management, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or program.
Currently hold a tenured Associate Professor 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 PhD.
Evidence supporting AACSB Faculty Qualification standards for Scholarly Academic (SA).
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated academic leadership or administrative experience, such as department chair, associate chair, academic program director, or center director.
Distinguished academic career with nationally recognized contributions to innovative university teaching, service, and scholarly work in entrepreneurship, management, or related fields.
Record of envisioning, designing, leading, and/or implementing innovative programs responsive to market needs and enrollment growth.
Experience building collaborative relationships in academic settings and with external stakeholders, including alumni, industry partners, and business communities.

Responsibilities

Teach up to two undergraduate or graduate courses per year in management, entrepreneurship, or human resources.
Maintain an ongoing scholarly research agenda consistent with expectations for a tenured full professor and AACSB faculty qualification.
Participate actively in academic or professional organizations.
Advocate for the Middleton School and advance its academic programs.
Administer School operations, personnel, budget, and student-focused activities.
Develop and implement strategy to grow enrollment and administer programs.
Build the Middleton School’s reputation to a level of regional prominence.
Recruit, retain, mentor, evaluate, and develop faculty.
Staff and schedule courses.
Represent the Middleton School on the college’s leadership committee.
Build strong relationships with alumni, industry, and the wider community, including external stakeholders and strategic partners.