Clinical Assistant - Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work

Title: Clinical Assistant - Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Social Work

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Remote or Hybrid

Full-time Faculty

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Salary/Position Classification

• $60,000 - $70,000 9-month contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability: Yes

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.

Through its teaching, scholarship and service, the Social Work department advances social, economic and environmental justice, and enhances human well-being and quality of life within the state, region and beyond.

The CNPD consists of three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work. The CNPD is also the home of the Children & Family Services Training Center.

The department of Social Work seeks a 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.

UND Social Work faculty teach in both our campus-based and online distance programs (BSSW and Advanced Generalist MSW). This individual will contribute to a productive and collegial academic team and will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with students. The department is committed to providing educational access to non-traditional students, especially those interested in serving rural areas and Native American communities.

This position has an initial 3-year contract (at 9 months each), and our preference is for an in-person, on-campus presence, however a remote agreement may be considered. A separate summer (3-month) contract related to instruction (courses and field seminar) and/or field liaison duties may also be available. Additionally, an option to pursue a research agenda may be available depending on the needs of the program and department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 90% Teaching
  • Teaching will be dependent on departmental needs. A sample of classes include (but is 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
• 10% 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

• Excellent verbal 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 a CSWE accredited Social Work program
• Two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience in a mental health/behavioral health setting
• Eligibility for licensure in ND as an 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

• Doctorate in Social Work or related field
• Full-time post-MSW social work practice in substance abuse/use services
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) in ND
• Social Work practice experience with indigenous or rural communities
• Teaching or field instruction experience

To Apply

Please include the following materials with your application by November 11, 2026:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume
• 3 Professional references (name, phone number, email)