Social Work, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Clinical Specialization

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

TIAA Retirement Plan

Leave Benefits

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Social Work. Teaching will focus on the MSW program’s online clinical specialization, with possible duties in the BSSW program. A separate summer contract for field instruction may be available.

The position emphasizes clinical mental health, substance use disorders, and rural practice. The candidate will lead a developing research program with 40% allocation to scholarly activities; startup funding may

Qualifications

• Expertise or research in clinical mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as rural social work practice.
• Start-up funding may be available to assist with pursuing external funding opportunities.
• Allocation of 40% time to research/scholarly activities, with responsibilities set in consultation with leadership.
• Full-time 9-month contract, requiring in-person, on-campus presence; additional summer terms may be available.

Responsibilities

• 40% Teaching: MSW online clinical social work specialization and related MSW/BSSW teaching.
• 40% Research: develop and execute a robust research program; external funding prospects may be supported.
• 20% Service: contribute to department, college, university missions and professional service activities.

Skills

Clinical mental health

Substance use disorders

Rural practice

Research planning

Education

PhD in social work or related field

Job description

The department of Social Work seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. This individual will contribute to a productive and collegial academic team and will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with students. Teaching will comprise 40%-50% of the anticipated workload and include courses primarily in the MSW program - specifically in the online 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. A separate summer (3-month) contract related to instruction (courses and field seminar) and/or field liaison duties may also be available.

The department is seeking an individual with expertise or research in clinical mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as rural social work practice. To ensure establishment of a robust research program, the successful candidate will be allocated of 40% to research/scholarly activities. 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. Start-up funding may also be available to assist with pursuing external funding opportunities to support research growth and infrastructure.

An allocation of 10%-20% will be available to participate in department, college, university and/or professional service activities that contribute to efforts that support the mission and visibility of the department and university.

This position may also have an allocation for administrative duties to coordinate the clinical social work specialization.

This position is for a full-time (9-month) contract and requires an in-person, on-campus presence. A separate summer (3-month) contract related to field instruction (field seminar and supervision of field placements) 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

• 40% Teaching
  • Teaching will be dependent on departmental needs. A sample of classes includes (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.
• 40% 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. Start-up funding may be available.
• 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.