Social Work Part-Time Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor Job Duluth area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

About the Job

Time of Appointment: 15%- 75% Appointment

Summary of Position: The UMD Department of Social Work seeks to add to its pool of part-time instructors available to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as Individuals, Families & Group Practice;
School Social Work;
Organization & Community Practice;
Social Work with Diverse Populations; child welfare courses; and others. 15% to 75% positions for the academic year are available. Fall Term is August 24, 2026 to January 6, 2027. Spring Term is January 7 to May 23, 2027. Candidates will be considered for the rank of Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor, determined by qualifications. A master's degree is required for the rank of Instructor (9404), and a doctorate is required for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor (9403T).

Job Responsibilities

Job duties and responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as Individuals, Families & Group Practice;
School Social Work;
Organization & Community Practice;
Social Work with Diverse Populations; child welfare courses; and others. This is a faculty position.

Qualifications Instructor

Required Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Two years post-MSW practice experience (required for practice courses).

Commitment to fostering diversity across campus, the social work curriculum, and the social work department.

Valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Instructor

Preferred Qualifications

Social work practice experience in specific courses assigned to teach.

Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your own cultural biases.

Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian and/or Indigenous people and communities.

Evidence of effective academic classroom teaching or professional training experience.

Demonstrated skills related to the development and implementation of on-line courses.

Evidence of effective communication skills necessary for a faculty position.

Teaching Assistant Professor

Required Qualifications

A PhD or Doctorate in Social Work or related field.

A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Two years post-MSW practice experience (required for practice courses).

Commitment to fostering diversity across campus, the social work curriculum, and the social work department.

Valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Teaching Assistant Professor

Preferred Qualifications

Social work practice experience in specific courses assigned to teach.

Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian and/or Indigenous people and communities.

Evidence of effective academic classroom teaching or professional training experience.

Demonstrated skills related to the development and implementation of on-line courses.

Evidence of effective communication skills necessary for a faculty position.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range:

Instructor: $46,914.00 - $62,552.00; per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Teaching Assistant Professor: $51,015.75 - $68,021.00 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Complete applications should include:

A cover letter expressing your interests, experience, accomplishments, and strengths as they relate to the position, including your experience working with students and/or social work clients from diverse backgrounds.

Your current resume or CV.

A list of the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references.

Finalists may be required to submit additional materials. The position will remain open until filled. The starting date is August 24, 2026. Please send any inquiries to Dr. Nomi Ostrander at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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