University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Salary
$52,000 - $55,000 / YEAR
The faculty member will primarily teach courses within the MSW program, focusing on the clinical social work specialization, which includes teaching, advising, and field assignments with supervision and liaison duties. Service activities will also be required, determined in consultation with the department chair.
Minimum requirements include an MSW from a CSWE accredited program and two years of full-time post-MSW practice experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting, along with eligibility for LMSW licensure in North Dakota. Preferred qualifications include LCSW eligibility and experience with substance abuse services or indigenous/rural communities.
The mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship, and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.
Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.
The department of Social Work is seeking a full-time (9-month) faculty member at either the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor rank. The faculty member will teach primarily in the MSW program - specifically the clinical social work specialization. Teaching assignments may also include other areas of the MSW program and/or the BSSW program depending on enrollment and the needs of the department. This position may also have administrative duties assigned to coordinate the clinical social work specialization.
This position is for a full-time (9 month) contract and requires an in-person, on-campus presence. A separate summer (3 month) contract related to field instruction (field seminar and supervision of field placements) may also be available. Additionally, an option to pursue a research agenda may be available.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Position is open until filled.
Market context
In North Dakota, Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor roles in social work are typically tied to programs that need faculty with both practice and teaching experience, especially in mental health and behavioral health. These positions can be competitive because they often require an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, post-MSW practice experience, and licensure eligibility such as LMSW or preferred LCSW status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then prepare examples of clinical practice and any teaching or supervision experience that align with the posting.
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