Assistant Professor, Social Work, Tenure-track

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

1d • 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 successful candidate will join a productive, collegial academic team and build positive, professional relationships with students. The department advances social, economic, and environmental justice and seeks to enhance human well-being and quality of life in North Dakota, the region, and beyond, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.

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

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

The department seeks a candidate with expertise or research in clinical mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as rural social work practice. Applicants must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, a doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field, two years of full-time post-MSW practice experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting, and eligibility for licensure in North Dakota as an LCSW. A successful criminal history background check is required.

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/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.

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’s online clinical social work specialization; assignments may also include other MSW and/or BSSW courses.
• Advise students and perform field assignment duties, including supervision and liaison work.
• Conduct research and scholarly or creative activities consistent with department, college, and university expectations and policies.
• Participate in service activities in consultation with the department chair.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with students and contribute to a collegial academic team.
• Potentially coordinate the clinical social work specialization and undertake related administrative duties.

Benefits

• UND covers 100% of employee or family health insurance premiums; 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.
• Ten 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