VPAA Leadership Searches
Open Searches
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is currently searching for the following leadership positions.
Chief Data Officer
The University of North Dakota invites applications for the Director of University Analytics and Planning /Chief Data Officer. Details about the position can be found at Director of University Analytics and Planning / Chief Data Officer - Internal Only - Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States (und.edu). Announcement of finalists will be forthcoming along with invitations for community members to attend the open forums. Internal applicants are welcome to apply through September 19th. If you have questions, please reach out to UND Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management Janelle Kilgore, head of the search committee. The position will report to Vice Provost for Strategic Programming and Initiatives Jeff Holm.
Essential Studies Director
The Director of Essential Studies provides vision and leadership for this program, and advocates for excellence in general education for all undergraduate students at UND. The Director coordinates the program; collaborates with academic units in the development and ongoing validation of a broad array of Essential Studies courses; works closely with faculty, staff, and advisors to inspire innovative teaching and campus-wide understanding of the program; and communicates the value of the liberal arts and supports student success in interactions with individual students and the larger campus. Working collaboratively, the Director will develop strategic initiatives and promote innovation across the undergraduate Essential Studies curriculum while ensuring its academic quality and integrity. This search is being ran by Academic Search. For more information please visit: Essential Studies Director Search | University of North Dakota (und.edu). Applications received by October 30, 2024 are assured consideration.The position will report to Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success Karyn Plumm.
Completed Searches
Dean for the College of Education and Human Development
After a nationwide search, UND Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Link, named Dr. Shelbie Witte as the Dean for the College of Education and Human Development. Witte’s appointment starts on July 1, 2024. As the Dean of CEHD, Witte will provide leadership and facilitate an environment for accomplishing strategic goals, as well as aligning the functioning of the College with UND’s broader academic identity and strategic planning. In cooperation with the Provost, Dean Witte will be responsible for academic and administrative planning; budgeting; administration and implementation of department, College and university policies; and fund-raising and external relations. In partnership with the faculty, Dean Witte will be responsible for academic program development and review; faculty recruitment; development and evaluation of faculty; and student relations.
Director of the Honors Program
Merie Kirby has been appointed to the position of Director of the Honors Program at UND, assuming the leadership position on December 16, 2023. As director, Kirby will provide vision and leadership for the program and advocate for excellence in education for all Honors students at UND. She will collaborate with academic units in the development and ongoing creation of Honors courses and work closely with faculty, staff, and advisors to inspire innovative thesis projects and campus-wide understanding of the program. The position reports to the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, Karyn Plumm.