UND Logo
Office Building, Campus, City, Urban, Bench, Person, Gate, Grass, Factory, Lamp

Part-time Instructor - Social Work

Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor

Department: Social Work

Part-time Instructor - Social Work

  • 498428
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Faculty
  • Closing on: Jul 31 2026
View favorites

Salary/Position Classification

  • $1700 for Master's & $2000 for Doctorally prepared per credit
  • Hours: 5.34 - 8.01 hours/week depending on assigned class
  • Remote, hybrid or on campus work availability will be dependent on course assigned.

Purpose of Position

This 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 an adjunct instructor who will be responsible for the planning, presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and all related activities.

A sampling of teaching assignments for Fall 2026 semester includes:
SWK 506, Social Policy
SWK 533, Advanced Generalist Practice Field Education Seminar II
SWK 534, Advanced Generalist Practice with Treatment Groups
SWK 543, Research in Clinical Practice
SWK 560, Topics of Social Work Practice

The position may be offered again in future semesters.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Planning, presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and all related activities.

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
  • Competency with Tribal Communities

Minimum Requirements

  • MSW degree earned from a CSWE-accredited Social Work program
  • Two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience
  • Current or ability to hold an advanced North Dakota Social Work license (i.e., LMSW, LCSW)
  • 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

  • Doctoral degree in Social Work (PhD, DSW) or closely related field
  • Prior experience with Social Work education (e.g., BSW, MSW, field education)
  • Instructional experience in direct practice (individuals, families, groups), policy, and/or macro practice

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

Other UND Career Openings

There are currently no jobs matching this criteria

Additional Information

Find out why Grand Forks is Cooler.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

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.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.