Job Opportunities

The University of Jamestown is seeking subject matter experts and adjunct professors with expertise in one of the following disciplines to develop courses and teach online courses:

• Accounting
• Agribusiness
• Banking
• Business Administration
• Counseling
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity
• Economics
• Information Technology
• Leadership
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Software Development
• Social Media Marketing and Analytics
• Videography

All adjunct faculty members must have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they are teaching to teach at the undergraduate level and an earned doctorate to teach at the graduate level.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, c.v./resume, and contact information for three references to Erin Klein at eklein@uj.edu

Established as Jamestown College in 1883 by members of the Presbyterian Church, the University of Jamestown is a private university rooted in the liberal arts tradition granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in Education, Leadership, and Clinical Counseling, a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and an exciting new initiative – UJ Accelerated – based in Phoenix. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown seeks to hire a nurse educator to serve as an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing. Course assignments vary according to departmental needs and applicant area of expertise. The position is a fulltime, 9-month contract. This position will begin August 2023.

Minimum requirements:

• Earned master’s degree in nursing or current enrollment in a master’s degree program in nursing
• Five years’ experience in nursing
• Current unencumbered nursing license in the state of North Dakota, or the ability to obtain licensure.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in mental health and/or medical surgical nursing
• Teaching experience at the college/university level
• ACLS/PALS certification, or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities: Didactic teaching of on-campus undergraduate nursing courses, labs, as well as clinical experiences in the community setting. In addition, faculty serve as student advisors and take part in departmental and campus wide committees.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial) of graduate degree or proof of enrollment in a graduate program demonstrating satisfactory progress, contact information for three references, and a brief statement of your personal teaching philosophy and interests to Ellie Boese, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant, at Ellie.Boese@uj.edu. Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Established as Jamestown College in 1883 by members of the Presbyterian church, The University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in Education, Leadership, and Clinical Counseling and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown invites applications for the position of Program Director and Professor (rank to be determined) in its Behavioral Health program. The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and will ideally begin on or around July 1, 2023.

The faculty member will oversee all aspects of the program including student apprenticeships and clinical activities, the curriculum, the management of partnerships with behavioral health organizations throughout the Phoenix metro, and student advising. Additionally, the director will collaborate with a team of individuals located across the country including the Clinical Counseling Program Director, instructional designers, assessment experts, and university administrators to meet program outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate in a relevant academic area (a master’s degree is required), experience working in a behavioral health setting, previous college-level teaching experience, and a commitment to serving and advising a diverse student body. Candidates with a combination of the aforementioned characteristics are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references to Ellie Boese, Assistant to Academic Affairs, 6000 College Lane, Jamestown, ND, 58405. Electronic submissions are preferred and can be sent to ellie.boese@uj.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Established as Jamestown College in North Dakota in 1883 by members of the Presbyterian Church, the University of Jamestown is a private university that blends the liberal arts with sound professional preparation and grants the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as master’s degrees in Education, Leadership, and Clinical Counseling and doctorates in Physical Therapy and Clinical Research. UJ Accelerated, the newest division of the University, is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and delivers intensive up-skilling opportunities to learners in a variety of settings.

The University of Jamestown’s Unruh School of Character in Leadership invites applications for three full-time open rank faculty positions.

In May 2023, the University of Jamestown received a gift of $15 million from Jim (‘63) and Candy Unruh, the largest in our history, for the creation of the Unruh School of Character in Leadership and the renovation of the University’s chapel, establishing a new Center for Faith and Life. The Unruh School of Character in Leadership will provide diversified programming options including workshops, certificates, and degree programs at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels, blending theory with practice. Courses will be available at all University locations (Jamestown and Fargo, ND, and Pheonix, AZ), as well as through the University’s online learning division, University of Jamestown Accelerated. The University’s leadership programming emphasizes the core attributes of a Presbyterian Christian education, including ethical and moral discernment, the search for truth, and the holistic development of self and others.

The University of Jamestown seeks motivated candidates who desire to help us develop leaders of character and to build our reputation as a leadership university. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate-level courses (in-person and online); participate in developing and launching a professional doctorate in organizational leadership; actively engage in research, publication, and workshop development and presentation; advise master and doctoral students; perform service to the university through committee membership; support assessment efforts; and collaborate across departments and/or schools at the University.

Required Qualifications:

• D. in Organizational Leadership or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching, both in-person and online, preferably with a diverse student body.
• Promising research and publication agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching and research.
• Experience developing and delivering professional development workshops.
• Experience in assessment.
• Experience guiding masters and doctoral level research.

Please electronically submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of leadership statement, and contact information for three references to Erin Klein at eklein@uj.edu.

Established as Jamestown College in 1883 by members of the Presbyterian Church, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees with physical locations in Jamestown and Fargo, ND, and Phoenix, AZ, as well as online. More information can be found at www.uj.edu. University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown seeks a dynamic marketing and external relations leader capable of expanding the institution’s visibility before regional, national and international audiences to serve as its next Vice President for Marketing and External Relations. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing an integrated marketing and communications plan and brand management strategy to advance the University’s strategic vision.  The Vice President will work extensively with the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, and the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations to promote student recruitment and retention efforts, fundraising and alumni relations, the University’s strong academic reputation, employee engagement, community relations, media relations, and offer creative solutions that align with, and ultimately advance, the strategic goals of the University.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing, the VP serves as the chief University spokesperson demonstrating success in preparing and executing crisis communications, handling complicated and sensitive issues and displaying flexibility in changing situations. The successful candidate will collaborate with a wide range of campus partners to provide communications guidance to University leadership and ensure that University messaging is clear and consistent across all platforms and channels. He or she will collaborate directly with and act as a key strategic advisor and manager of special projects for the President and may represent her in her absence.

ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a collaborative effort to build upon UJ’s integrated, University-wide strategic communications and marketing program that promotes UJ’s identity, priorities, and accomplishments to internal and external audiences. Ensure that strategies integrate multiple communication channels and tactics, including digital, print, social, editorial, and media relations.
• Promote University success stories and the President’s voice through a mix of tactics, including but not limited to media relations, thought leadership content, and high-touch events.
• Further define and refine key metrics and data reports used to analyze the effectiveness of all programs and activities, creating a culture of continual testing, learning, and optimization that will lead to data-informed proposals and decisions and link budgets and expenditures to measurable outcomes. Establish a reporting structure for leadership and internal teams with the goal of ongoing improvement of performance.
• Oversee communications and marketing activities that engage the University of Jamestown’s external constituents, including prospective students and families, alumni, donors, and influencers. Collaborate with departments across campus and their chairs, most significantly in graduate and undergraduate admission and institutional advancement, to ensure quality and creativity of institutional presentation and optimization across digital, media, and print channels.
• Protect the University’s reputation at all times by developing and implementing proactive and comprehensive crisis communications and issues management strategies, rapid response communications, and other communication strategies that become necessary from time to time.
• Serve on the College’s Emergency Response Team as the Public Information Officer. Oversee the articulation of the college’s positions on complex and sensitive issues, ensuring that the institution’s mission and accomplishments are advanced effectively.
• Oversee the relevant groundwork (such as market and brand research and testing) necessary to inform the amplification of UJ’s brand identity and messaging architecture. The brand identity framework will be well-defined and articulated, aligned to the University of Jamestown’s strategic plan, and mission and vision, and followed by internal and external audiences. Throughout this process, create an effective partnership network across all of UJ’s stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key local, state, and national media outlets and ensure that the college is well-represented in news media by spokespeople and other individuals. Monitor statewide and national educational trends, especially those with implications for UJ.
• Design, facilitate, and contribute to internal communication strategies and tactics in partnership with departments across campus.
• Take an engaged approach to coaching, mentoring, and guiding the teams in the Office of Marketing and External Relations in order to set clear goals and performance objectives and a vision for the future.
• Provide advisement and project management to the President on special initiatives that contribute to the advancement of the University’s mission and vision.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in marketing, communications, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.
• 10-plus years of experience in marketing and communications management at a level appropriate to provide leadership to a broad set of outcomes.
• Creative, innovative individual who can effect change in a dynamic environment and be a champion for the University’s brand.
• Inspiring leader with a visible and accessible management style who is adept at setting and achieving goals, has proven success in managing, motivating, and supporting staff in a variety of functions and has the temperament necessary to lead and manage change in a fast-paced and quickly evolving field and industry.
• Expert oral and written communications skills, including an ability to set direction on specific issues, and produce high quality work under pressure. Understanding of public relations and issues management is essential.
• Successful track record of working with national and higher education trade media to secure positive story placements.
• Strong working knowledge of the latest digital and print trends, digital engagement, social media, content marketing, lead generation and acquisition strategies and tactics, search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, branding and market research techniques and practices, Google Analytics, and experience developing and interpreting data reports to measure the effectiveness of the brand and various marketing and communication strategies.

To apply: Send letter, resumé, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Erin Klein, Assistant to the President, eklein@uj.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown (NAIA) is accepting applications for two Assistant Athletic Trainers. This is a full-time 10-month position, with full benefit package.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selected candidates will conduct themselves within the ideals, goals, rules and regulations set forth by University of Jamestown, the NATA, NAIA and Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).  The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of the University of Jamestown.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer.  The successful candidates are responsible for assisting in the management and care of athletic teams at the University of Jamestown, which is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The successful candidates will assist with the supervision and coverage of 23 varsity and junior varsity sports.  The candidates must demonstrate the ability and knowledge of injury prevention programs, injury evaluation, injury treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes.

Successful candidates will have home game coverage, practice coverage, maintaining of medical records, and away travel considerations (10%) with assigned teams as necessary.

To apply, please send resumé, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Mitch Lang, Head Athletic Trainer, lang@uj.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown Office of Student Affairs seeks an Associate Director of Residence Life and Public Safety, a full-time professional staff member reporting to the Director of Residence Life and Public Safety. This position is housed within the Office of Student Affairs. The Residence Life and Public Safety department oversees student residential facilities through staff development, residential education, individual student engagement, and programmatic offerings.  Additionally, the department oversees UJ’s Student Code of Conduct as well as campus wide public safety and Clery Act reporting. Residence Life and Public Safety provides students the opportunity to live, learn, and thrive through safe and supportive living and learning environments. The Associate Director will work in coordination with the Director to execute the mission of the department.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; two or more years in higher education, residence life, or student affairs preferred.

To apply, please send resumé, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Gabe Martinez, Director of Residence Life and Public Safety, Gabriel.Martinez@uj.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The Jimmie Connection at the University of Jamestown seeks an Assistant Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the campus post office and to assist the manager of the Jimmie Connection store with daily operations. This 12-month position is approximately 35 hours per week.

Requirements: High school diploma; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills; availability to lift boxes up to 60 lbs.; ability to adapt to change; ability to work under pressure; and ability to work well with others.

To apply, please send letter, resumé, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Lindsey VanHall, Jimmie Connection manager, lindsey.vanhall@uj.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

The University of Jamestown (NAIA), located in Jamestown, ND, is seeking applications for two Sports Information Graduate Assistants.

A graduate assistant position at the University of Jamestown offers the successful applicant a path towards a professional career.

The successful candidate will assist the Sports Information Director in all facets of the sports information office. They will assist with game management, including in-game stat keeping using DakStats software, coordinating webcasts of home events using Production Truck/Wirecast software, and other game day duties as assigned.

They will assist the SID with website management, including game stories and sport program updates.  They will also promote University of Jamestown student-athletes and coaches across traditional and emerging media communication vehicles.  A successful candidate will be able to help with the design and layout of several publications, historical research and accurate archiving of athletic records, and building photographical databases.

The Graduate Assistant will serve as in-house sports information representative when the SID is on the road with UJ teams. The Graduate Assistant may be required to travel with teams on certain occasions.

Requirements include: a familiarity with college sports, strong grasp of English language and ability to write coherent press releases and sports stories, and the willingness to learn on the fly. The successful applicant must be available for the majority of fall, winter, and spring; including evenings and weekends.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and must be accepted into University of Jamestown graduate school. Applicants should have strong oral and written communication skills. Previous experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, DakStats, and Microsoft Office software is a plus. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) to promote news and events accordingly.

UJ’s Master of Arts in Leadership program gives leaders ethical and practical leadership skills for organizations to thrive in the 21st century.

This position includes graduate tuition and meal plan.

To apply to graduate school at the University of Jamestown, visit https://my.uj.edu/ics/Admissions/Online_Forms.jnz

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Ryan Mikkelson

Sports Information Director

RMikkels@uj.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Established as Jamestown College in 1883 by members of the Presbyterian Church, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in education, leadership, and clinical counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.

University of Jamestown is seeking applicants for the position of Women’s Soccer graduate assistant (GA) for a 2-year period, beginning August 1, 2023. Qualified applicants will assist in fostering a highly competitive and positive team culture where high-quality relationships with fellow coaches and student-athletes are emphasized. The GA will collaborate with the head coach to prepare practice plans and directly assist with strategic and personnel decisions.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Recruiting student-athletes, on and off field skill instruction, goalkeeper training, office duties, assist with daily practice plans, and other administration/operational duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Coaching experience is desired with the purpose of coaching as a career
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to get a CDL.
• Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into the University of Jamestown Graduate programs.
• Great communication skills

This is a 2-year position determined by program of student. Compensation includes full tuition, free housing, and an on-campus meal plan.

Please send all cover letter, resume, and references to Nbecker@uj.edu.