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Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work

  • 494473
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $52,000 - $55,000 9-month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

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.

The CNPD is comprised of three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.

The department of Social Work is seeking a full-time (9-month) faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (including advising), and contribute to the mission of the department, university and profession through service activities. This individual will contribute to a productive and collegial academic team and will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with students.

UND Social Work faculty teach in both our campus-based and online distance programs (BSSW and Advanced Generalist MSW). We offer the only MSW Program in the state and are committed to providing educational access to non-traditional students, especially those interested in serving rural areas and Native American communities. In our rural state, our department has strong partnerships with the state Division of Children and Family Services and houses its training arm, the Children and Family Services Training Center. Our department is also strongly committed to partnerships with our state’s Tribal communities. This position requires an in-person, on-campus presence.

Duties & Responsibilities

  •  Teaching
    • Teaching will be dependent on departmental needs. A sample of classes would include (but not be limited to):
      • Advanced Generalist Practice with Families
      • Child Welfare
      • Advanced Generalist Field Seminar
      • Independent Study
      • Teaching activities will also include field assignments with both supervision and liaison duties. 
  •  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. 

Required Competencies

  • 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

Minimum Requirements

  • MSW from an accredited Social Work program
  • Current licensure or license eligible in North Dakota
  • 2 years of post-MSW practice experience
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience or training
  • Child welfare practice experience
  • Clinical practice experience
  • Practice experience with Tribal Communities
  • ND SWK license at the LCSW level

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 04/07/2024 and include the following materials:
• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume
• 3 References (name, phone number and email address)

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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