Associate or Full Professor, Tenured, MSW Program Director, Social Work

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Dakota’s Department of Social Work seeks an experienced, tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor to serve as MSW Program Director. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and record of teaching, research, and service meriting tenure at UND. Tenure may be offered based on documented achievement and is subject to approval by the Department, College, University, and North Dakota State Board of Higher Education.

The position contributes to teaching, scholarship, and service in a collegial academic team and supports positive professional relationships with students. The faculty member will have a 50% workload allocation for MSW Program Director duties, with the remaining workload comprising 20% teaching, 20% research, and 10% service. The department seeks practice experience in social policy and/or macro practice, or practice experience with individuals, families, or groups. Research activities will be developed in consultation with the department chair and associate dean. The role also includes service on department, college, or university committees.

The position is a full-time, nine-month contract requiring an in-person presence on the UND campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A separate three-month summer contract will be issued for the MSW Program Director administrative assignment. Summer instruction and/or field liaison duties may also be available. Salary is $80,000 or more, dependent on experience and rank. The application deadline for full consideration is November 29, 2026; the position remains open until filled.

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.
• Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota as at least an LMSW.
• Two years of full-time teaching in a CSWE-accredited MSW program.
• Two years of leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience with accreditation and reaffirmation.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to collegiality and high interest in working as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to professional values, including diversity and social justice.
• Must 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.
• Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota as an LCSW.
• Leadership experience in a CSWE-accredited MSW program.
• Five years of leadership experience in higher education.
• Teaching experience in macro practice, rural social work, and/or social policy.
• Online or distance education experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily in the MSW program; courses may also be assigned in the BSSW program based on the candidate’s interests and expertise, enrollment, and departmental needs.
• Advise students and perform related teaching responsibilities, such as field coordination and field seminar.
• Conduct scholarly and creative activities in line with the candidate’s research agenda and expectations for a tenured senior faculty member; develop the agenda in consultation with the department chair and associate dean.
• Participate in service activities in consultation with the department chair and in accordance with department, college, and university expectations.
• Coordinate MSW curriculum changes and ensure the accuracy of MSW curriculum information.
• Participate in accreditation and reaffirmation processes.
• Recruit and advise prospective students and resolve student issues.
• Develop, recommend, and evaluate policies that affect the MSW program.
• Serve on department, college, or university committees.

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.
• Ten paid holidays per year during the contract period.
• Start-up funding will be available.

What This Job Offers

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