Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

The Department of Social Work in the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines seeks a faculty member at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor rank. The department advances social, economic, and environmental justice and promotes human well-being and quality of life in the state, region, and beyond. The faculty member will teach primarily in the MSW clinical social work specialization, with possible assignments elsewhere in the MSW program and/or the BSSW program based on enrollment and departmental needs. Teaching includes courses in campus-based and online distance programs, advising, and field assignments involving supervision and liaison duties. Administrative duties to coordinate the clinical social work specialization may also be assigned. The faculty member will contribute to a collegial academic team and maintain positive professional relationships with students, with a commitment to educational access for non-traditional students, particularly those interested in serving rural areas and Native American communities.

The position has an initial three-year contract, with each contract year lasting nine months. The university prefers an in-person, on-campus presence, but may consider a remote agreement. A separate three-month summer contract related to instruction, field seminar, and/or field liaison duties may be available. An opportunity to pursue a research agenda may be available depending on program and departmental needs. The position is classified as exempt, is scheduled for 40 hours per week, and pays $60,000–$70,000 for the nine-month contract, depending on experience.

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.
• 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

• 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 primarily in the MSW clinical social work specialization.
• Teach in other areas of the MSW program and/or the BSSW program as enrollment and departmental needs require.
• Teach courses such as Clinical Diagnosis I and II, Advanced Policy, Clinical Practice with Groups, Research in Clinical Practice, Clinical Practice in Macro Settings, Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families, and social work electives.
• Advise students.
• Complete field assignments, including supervision and liaison duties.
• Perform possible administrative duties coordinating the clinical social work specialization.
• Participate in service activities determined in consultation with the department chair and consistent with department, college, and university expectations and policies.
• Contribute to a productive, collaborative academic team and maintain positive professional relationships with students.

What This Job Offers

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