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

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

1d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines seeks an experienced, tenured Associate or Full Professor to serve as MSW Program Director in the Department of Social Work. The department advances social, economic, and environmental justice and human well-being through teaching, scholarship, and service, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations. The faculty rank will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and record of teaching, research, and service; an offer of tenure is subject to approval by the relevant department, college, university, and North Dakota State Board of Higher Education entities. The position is a full-time, 9-month faculty contract requiring an in-person presence on the UND campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The faculty member will contribute to a collaborative academic team, build positive professional relationships with students, and pursue teaching, research, and service. Half of the workload is allocated to directing the MSW program. A separate 3-month summer contract will be issued for the administrative assignment; summer instruction and/or field liaison duties may also be available. The successful candidate will have practice experience in social policy or macro practice, or experience working with individuals, families, or groups. Research and scholarly activities will be developed in consultation with the department chair and associate dean. The position also includes service on department, college, or university committees. Start-up funding will be available.

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 interest in working as part of a collaborative team.
Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession’s values, including diversity and social justice.
Currently tenured as an Associate Professor or Full Professor.

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 at 20% effort; courses may also be assigned in the BSSW program according to expertise, interests, enrollment, and departmental needs.
Advise students and perform related teaching responsibilities, including field coordination and field seminars.
Conduct scholarly and creative activities aligned with the candidate’s research agenda and developed in consultation with the department chair and associate dean.
Participate in service activities in consultation with the department chair and consistent with institutional expectations and policies.
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 of 7.5% during the first two years of participation and 12.5% beginning in the third year.
Annual and sick leave accrue at 12 days per calendar year.
Ten paid holidays per year during the contract period.

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