Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

1d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines’ Social Work department seeks a faculty member at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor rank. The faculty member will teach primarily in the MSW clinical social work specialization, with possible assignments elsewhere in the MSW or BSSW programs based on enrollment and departmental needs. The position may include administrative duties coordinating the clinical social work specialization.

UND Social Work faculty teach in campus-based and online distance programs. The successful candidate will contribute to a productive, collegial academic team and develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with students. The department emphasizes educational access for non-traditional students, especially those interested in serving rural areas and Native American communities.

The position has an initial three-year contract, with each contract covering nine months. The department prefers an in-person, on-campus presence, though a remote agreement may be considered. A separate three-month summer contract related to field instruction—including field seminar and supervision of field placements—may also be available. An option to pursue a research agenda may be available depending on program and department needs. The position is classified as exempt, pays $60,000–$70,000 depending on experience, and is 40 hours per week. Remote and hybrid work are available.

Requirements

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited Social Work program.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Social Work or a related field.
• Full-time post-MSW social work practice in substance abuse/use services.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in North Dakota.
• Social Work practice experience with Indigenous or rural communities.
• Teaching or field instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in the MSW clinical social work specialization, with assignments determined by departmental needs.
• Potentially teach courses in other areas of the MSW program and/or the BSSW program based on enrollment and departmental needs.
• Advise students.
• Undertake field assignments, including field supervision and liaison duties.
• Potentially coordinate the clinical social work specialization through assigned administrative duties.
• Participate in service activities determined in consultation with the department chair and consistent with department, college, and university expectations and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior