Associate or Full Professor, Tenured, MSW Program Director, Social Work

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks (ND)

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USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND invites a tenured Associate or Full Professor to become the MSW Program Director. This full-time faculty role requires in-person campus presence for a 9-month contract with 50% administrative duties, including curriculum coordination, accreditation activity, student recruitment, and policy development.

The department seeks a leader with macro or policy practice experience, scholarship potential, and a commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

MSW from CSWE-accredited program is required.
Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
Two years of full-time post-MSW practice experience.
Eligibility for ND LMSW licensure.
Two years of full-time teaching in CSWE-accredited MSW program.
Two years of leadership experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Teach in MSW program; potential teaching in BSSW; advise and participate in field coordination.
Conduct scholarly activities; startup funding will be available.
Engage in service and department/college/university activities.
Serve as MSW Program Director with 50% workload; handle curriculum changes, accreditation processes, student recruitment and advising, and policy development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collegiality

Team collaboration

Diversity and social justice

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field

Two years post-MSW practice experience

ND LMSW licensure eligibility

Two years CSWE MSW teaching experience

Leadership experience in higher education

Job description

Associate or Full Professor, Tenured, MSW Program Director, Social Work

499886

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

$80,000+ dependent on experience and rank, 9-month contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
This position will work in-person on the UND campus in Grand Forks, ND

Purpose of Position

The mission of UND's 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 UND 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 is comprised of three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.

The department of Social Work seeks an experienced leader, who is currently tenured as Associate Professor or Full Professor, to serve as MSW Program Director. Faculty rank will be based upon experience and qualifications in conjunction with a record of teaching, research and service that merits tenure at UND. An offer of tenure may be made based on a candidate's documented record of achievement and subject to approval from the Department, College, University and the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education.

This individual will contribute to a productive and collegial academic team and will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with students. In addition to teaching, research and service, the faculty member will be allocated 50% workload to serve as MSW Program Director.

The department is seeking an individual with practice experience in either social policy and/or macro practice OR practice experience with individuals/families/groups. Scholarship/research related activities will be determined by the individual's research agenda, which will be developed in consultation with the department chair and associate dean. This position will also serve on department, college or university committees.

This position is for a full-time (9-month) contract and requires an in-person, on-campus presence. A separate summer (3-month) contract will be issued for the administrative assignment as MSW Program Director. Summer instruction (courses and field seminar) and/or field liaison duties may also be available.

Benefits

Health Insurance: UND covers 100% of employee (or family) health insurance premiums. Estimated annual employer-paid health benefit is $22,720.
TIAA Retirement Plan: During the first two years of participation, UND contributes 7.5% to your retirement plan, which is approximately $3,169 based on the minimum starting salary listed. Beginning with the third year of participation, UND contributes 12.5% of your salary, which provides an even greater investment in your long-term retirement savings.
Leave Benefits: Annual and sick leave accrue at 12 days per calendar year.
Holidays: Paid holidays at 10 per year during contract period
This is not an exhaustive list of benefits or their value. Please see the UND HR website for more details.

Duties & Responsibilities

20% Teaching
- Teaching will be assigned primarily in the MSW program at 20% effort. Courses may also be assigned in the BSSW program. Assignments will be based on the candidate's interest and knowledge/expertise as well as enrollment and departmental need. Teaching activities will also include advising as well as other teaching related responsibilities such as field coordination and field seminar.
20% Research
- Scholarly/creative activities will be determined by the candidate's research agenda and in consultation with the department chair and associate dean. Research activities will be consistent with department, college and university expectations and policies/procedures and will be developed to the degree expected of a tenured senior faculty member. Start-up funding will be available.
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.
50% Administration
- MSW Program Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  - Coordinating MSW curriculum changes
  - Ensuring accuracy of MSW curriculum information
  - Participating in accreditation and reaffirmation processes
  - Recruiting and advising prospective students
  - Resolving student issues
  - Developing, recommending and evaluating policies that impact the program.

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
Doctoral degree in Social Work OR related field
Two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience
Eligibility for licensure in ND as at least an LMSW
Two years of full-time teaching in a CSWE accredited MSW program
Two years of leadership experience in higher education
Experience with accreditation and reaffirmation
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