Assistant Professor, Social Work, Tenure-track

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Job no: 497731

Work type: Full-time Faculty

Location: Grand Forks

Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty

• This position is in-person on the UND campus in Grand Forks, ND
• $62,000+ commensurate with experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week

• 40% - Teaching
  • Teaching will be dependent on departmental needs. A sample of classes would include (but not limited to):
  • Clinical Diagnosis I
  • Clinical Diagnosis II
  • Advanced Policy
  • Clinical Practice with Groups
  • Research in Clinical Practice
  • Clinical Practice in Macro Settings
  • Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families
  • SWK Elective Teaching activities will also include advising as well as field assignments with both supervision and liaison duties.
• 40% - Research
  • Scholarly/creative activities will be determined in consultation with the department chair and will be consistent with department, college and university expectations and policies/procedures.
• 20% - Service
  • Service activities will be determined in consultation with the department chair and will be consistent with department, college and university expectations and policies/procedures.
• Highly-developed oral 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

• MSW from a CSWE accredited Social Work program
• Doctoral degree in Social Work OR related field
• Two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience in a mental health/behavioral health setting
• Eligibility for licensure in ND as at least an LMSW
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

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.

• Evidence of relevant scholarly productivity
• Eligibility for licensure in ND as an LCSW
• Social Work practice or research experience with indigenous or rural communities
• Teaching or field instruction experience

Please include the following materials with your application by March 8, 2026
:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume

This position is open until filled

Advertised: 20 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close:

Note:

In accordance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.