Required Notices & Statements

Pursuant to several federal laws and regulations, UND is required to post certain notices and include statements in publications about UND's nondiscrimination and equal opportunity policies.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of North Dakota (UND) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. UND does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, marital status, veteran's status, political belief or affiliation or any other status protected by law. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, UND does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, employment and admission. UND will promptly and equitably investigate reports of discrimination or harassment and take disciplinary action as appropriate.

Retaliation in any form against a person who reports discrimination or participates in the investigation of discrimination is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for separate disciplinary action.

The University’s policies and procedures for complaints of discrimination or harassment are found at:

Concerns regarding UND’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressed to:

Donna Smith
Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Twamley Hall Room 102
264 Centennial Dr Stop 7097
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097
P: 701.777.4171
UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu 
donna.smith@UND.edu

A complaint or concern regarding discrimination or harassment may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 500 West Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60611 or any other federal agency.

EEO Policy Statement

It is the policy of the University of North Dakota that no person in the United States shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, age, color, gender, disability, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, or political belief or affiliation and the equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This policy is particularly applicable in the admission of students in all colleges, and in their academic pursuits. It also is applicable in the University-owned or University-approved housing, food services, extracurricular activities and all other student services. It is a guiding policy in the employment of students either by the University or by outsiders through the University and in the employment of faculty and staff. Concerns regarding Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressed to Donna Smith, Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, Title IX/ADA Coordinator at 701.777.4171, UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Education, 500 West Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL  60611 or any other federal agency.

Required Statement for University Publications

Federal laws require the University of North Dakota to include the above equal opportunity policy statement in print and online versions of University publications that are made available to students, applicants, employees, program participants and the public. Publications that must include an equal opportunity statement include departmental, division, and University-wide catalogs, handbooks, applications, magazines, newsletters, brochures, posters and job advertisements.

Long Form Job Announcements

For use in position advertisements and recruitment materials without significant space limitations

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic.  Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

This position is subject to a criminal history record check.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

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 (less than one year old) from the Veterans’ Administration.   

Short Form Job Announcements

For use in position advertisements with significant space limitations.  All electronic position advertisements using the short tagline must provide a link to the full position posting on the UND website.

UND is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Active Recruitment

Federal law requires that good faith recruitment efforts be made to increase employment opportunities for members of protected classes when underutilization within an employee job classification exists. When recruiting, it is important to actively seek qualified applicants who are members of underrepresented groups. Generating a diverse and qualified applicant pool requires significant effort to reach those looking for new opportunities, as well as the outstanding individuals who are not actively looking for a new job. A recruitment plan should contain strategies to move the University towards these goals.

The informal exchange of information among colleagues is still one of the most successful practices for identifying qualified job applicants, so long as underrepresented candidates are included. You are actively recruiting if you have:

  • Networked to make connections to diverse communities, such as:
    • Professional organizations representing diverse groups
    • Conferences, seminars, job fairs and networking events
    • Other professional social networking media
    • Joining online group relevant to your department and taking an active part in them
    • Your own diverse friends, neighbors, and colleagues
  • Asked members of the search committee to call colleagues to see if they know of individuals who might be qualified for and interested in this position.
  • Called or sent the full position description to relevant professional organizations or networks.
  • Engaged local networks of people in related fields at the University or area colleges, corporations, and businesses to see if they know of potential candidates.
  • Had a discussion in a department or search committee meeting to brainstorm other active recruiting strategies early in the search process.

Advertising Your Position

Advertising is crucial because the success or failure of identifying, attracting, and maintaining a pool of qualified candidates depends, in part, on the quality and variety of communication and media used to inform potential applicants and the coordination and timely placement of advertisements and other announcements.

UND uses auto-enabled centralized advertising (at no additional charge for departments) for faculty and staff job vacancies through AppliTrack at https://phlaptweb21.applitrack.com/ndus/.  Your position will be posted automatically on the University of North Dakota website.  This will then generate a job placement on the North Dakota Job Service website.  No-cost auto-enabled advertising venues include: Indeed.com and K12Jobspot.  Additionally, departments are encouraged to advertise in journals, publications and other recruiting media that are relevant to the position.  The University is committed to running open public searches aimed at attracting qualified, diverse applicant pools. In addition to traditional and technology-based advertising venues, we must engage in active recruitment to build our applicant pools. All active recruitment strategies should be noted and retained as part of the search documentation.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The University of North Dakota will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceedings, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

If you have any questions or feel that you have been discriminated against, please contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office at 701.777.4171 or UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu.

EEO Is the Law Posters

Applicants to and employees of most private employers, state and local governments, educational institutions, employment agencies and labor organizations are protected under Federal law from discrimination.  The posters below are required to be displayed in our workplaces and where applicants for employment may see them.

Poster

Poster Supplement