Assistant Professor, Social Work, Tenure-Track

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Dakota’s Social Work department seeks a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to join its collaborative academic community. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust research program, teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses, and contribute through service to the department, college, university, and profession. The faculty member will build positive, professional relationships with students and contribute to a collegial academic environment. Teaching will account for approximately 40%–50% of the position and will primarily involve the BSSW program, with possible assignments in the MSW programs. Courses may include Social Work Research, Social Policy, Generalist Practice with Task & Treatment Groups, and Generalist Practice with Organizations & Communities; additional graduate courses related to HBSE or practice may be assigned based on expertise. Research and scholarly activities will account for 40% of the position. Service will account for 10%–20%. Start-up funding is available to support research growth and infrastructure and external funding efforts. A separate three-month summer contract related to instruction and/or field liaison duties may also be available. The position requires an in-person presence on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The salary is $62,000–$66,000 for a 9-month contract, exempt, 40 hours per week. Applications received by November 12, 2026, will receive full consideration; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
Doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field.
At least two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience.
Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota as at least an LMSW.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong commitment to collegiality.
High interest in working as part of a collaborative team.
Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession’s values, including diversity and social justice.
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.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota as an LCSW.
Evidence of relevant scholarly productivity.
Social work practice or research experience with Indigenous communities.
Social work practice or research experience with rural communities.
Practice or teaching experience with individuals and families and/or groups.
Practice or teaching experience in macro practice and/or social policy.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses, primarily in the BSSW program, with possible teaching assignments in the MSW programs.
Develop and maintain a robust program of research and scholarly activity.
Participate in department, college, university, and/or professional service activities.
Foster positive and professional relationships with students and contribute to a collegial academic environment.
Contribute to the missions of the department, college, university, and social work profession.
Potentially provide summer instruction, field seminar teaching, and/or field liaison duties under a separate summer contract.