Assistant Professor, Social Work, Tenure-track

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Dakota’s Department of Social Work seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The position contributes to the department’s teaching, scholarship, and service mission of advancing social, economic, and environmental justice and enhancing human well-being, particularly for rural and underserved populations. The department seeks expertise or research in clinical mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as rural social work practice.

The position is a full-time, nine-month contract and requires an in-person presence on the UND campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Teaching is expected to comprise 40%–50% of the workload, primarily in the MSW program’s online clinical social work specialization, with possible assignments in other MSW or BSSW areas depending on enrollment and departmental needs. Teaching duties include advising and field assignments involving supervision and liaison work. A separate summer three-month contract for instruction and/or field liaison duties may be available.

Approximately 40% of the workload is allocated to research and scholarly activities, guided by the candidate’s research agenda in consultation with the department chair and associate dean. Start-up funding may be available to support external funding opportunities, research growth, and infrastructure. Approximately 10%–20% of the workload is allocated to service activities. The position may also include administrative duties coordinating the clinical social work specialization.

The listed salary is $62,000 or more, depending on experience. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance premiums, retirement contributions through TIAA, accrued annual and sick leave, and paid holidays during the contract period.

Requirements

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited Social Work program.
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota as an LCSW.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to collegiality and interest in working as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession’s values, including diversity and social justice.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; the position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of relevant scholarly productivity.
• Online or distance education experience.
• Social work practice or research experience with Indigenous or rural communities.
• Teaching or field instruction experience.
• Teaching experience in topics related to behavioral health services or policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in the MSW program, especially the online clinical social work specialization; assignments may also include other MSW or BSSW courses.
• Advise students and undertake field assignments, including field supervision and liaison duties.
• Conduct research and scholarly or creative activities consistent with the candidate’s research agenda and university expectations.
• Participate in department, college, university, and/or professional service activities.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with students and contribute to a productive, collegial academic team.
• Potentially coordinate the clinical social work specialization through administrative duties.
• Potentially teach or perform field liaison duties under a separate summer contract.

Benefits

• UND covers 100% of employee or family health insurance premiums; the estimated annual employer-paid health benefit is $22,720.
• TIAA retirement plan contributions: 7.5% during the first two years of participation and 12.5% beginning with the third year.
• Annual and sick leave accrue at 12 days per calendar year.
• 10 paid holidays per year during the contract period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree