Social Work Faculty

Concordia College (Moorhead); Moorhead (MN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition discounts

Paid holidays

Family leave

Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Concordia College in Moorhead, MN invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Social Work Faculty member to join the graduate and baccalaureate programs. A MSW is required; doctoral degree or progress is preferred.

The appointment begins August 2027 and includes teaching across graduate and undergraduate curricula, advising, service, and scholarly activity. Candidates who can teach across the curriculum, with emphasis on addiction, sports and performance, or aging services, are

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited social work program required.
• Two years post-MSW professional social work experience.
• Eligible for social work licensure in Minnesota.
• Ability to effectively teach generalist and clinical practice across the BSW and MSW programs.
• DSW or Doctoral degree in related field (or in progress).
• Five years post-MSW professional social work experience.
• Specialized experience in addiction, sports and performance and/or aging related services.
• Clinical Social Work License with clinical practice experience and effectiveness.
• College level teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Responsabilités

• Teach in both graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Advise students and engage in service to the college and community.
• Engage in scholarly activities that promote professional growth and development.
• Teach social work courses across the social work curriculum.
• Candidates whose teaching, research, or professional practice focus on addiction, sports and performance, or aging services are preferred.

Connaissances

Teaching across social work curriculum

Formation

MSW degree

Doctoral degree in related field (or in progress)

Description du poste

Position Details

• Position Title: Social Work Faculty
• Department: Center for Population Health
• Location: Moorhead, Minnesota
• Employment Type: Faculty, Education Professional Exempt, Full-Time
• Appointment Type: Tenure Eligible
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• General Employment Period: August 15 - May 15
• Position Opening Date: 10/28/2026
• Screening Begins: 12/1/2026
• Open Until Filled?: Yes

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, faculty are part of a close-knit academic community committed to excellent teaching, meaningful student relationships, and preparing students to influence the affairs of the world. Faculty have the opportunity to engage students both in and beyond the classroom, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and contribute to a campus community where teaching, scholarship, service, and mentorship are valued. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, Concordia offers the opportunity to build a rewarding academic career in a community centered on learning, purpose, and connection.

About the Appointment:

Thesocial work program at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN seeks applicants for afull-time, tenure-eligible position to serve as faculty in our graduate andbaccalaureate social work program. A master’s degree in social work and a doctoral degree in social work or related field (or significant progress) isrequired for a tenure-eligible position. Alternatively, a professionallyprepared continuing position for candidates with a master’s degree in socialwork will also be considered. Salary andrank are commensurate with qualifications and experience level. The position willbegin August 2027.

Theposition involves teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs,supporting students in advising, service to the college and community, andengaging in scholarly activities that promote professional growth anddevelopment. Our undergraduate program is primarily in person, during daytimehours. Our graduate program will be online, with some evening hours. Candidatesshould have the ability to teach social work courses across the social workcurriculum, however candidates whose teaching, research, and/or otherprofessional practice are specialized in the areas of substance use andaddiction counseling, sports and performance, or aging services are preferred. Successful candidates will aspire to be partof a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences,and perspectives to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities forindividual and communal thriving inside and outside the social work program.

About the Department/Program:

The Concordia College socialwork program has offered a bachelor’s degree in social work for over 50years and is in its second year offering a Master of Social Work degree with aclinical mental health concentration. Rooted in the mission “to preparecompassionate clinical social workers committed to evidence-based andculturally responsive practice to empower individual and community well-beingin pursuit of a more just world,” this master’s program represents a vitaladdition to our commitment to social justice and community impact. Thesuccessful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping this transformativeprogram, helping to build a strong foundation for its future success.

Insupport of the College’s goals for diversity and inclusion, the social work programstrongly encourages applications from colleagues with diverse backgrounds whowill contribute to developing an increasingly diverse campus community andbring perspectives that are currently under-represented.

About Concordia and the Fargo-Moorhead Community:

Concordia College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and growing graduate programs located in Moorhead, Minnesota, part of the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan community of approximately 250,000 people. Home to a thriving higher education community, the region offers the welcoming feel of a smaller community with the cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities of a growing metropolitan area. Fargo-Moorhead is a regional hub for education, healthcare, business, and the arts, with an active downtown, a strong entrepreneurial community, and easy access to Minnesota lakes country. Concordia's location offers faculty the opportunity to build meaningful connections both on campus and throughout a dynamic and engaged community.

Learn more about Concordia College at https://www.concordiacollege.edu.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. MSW degree from an accredited social work program required.
2. Two years post-MSW professional social work experience.
3. Eligible for social work licensure in Minnesota.
4. Ability to effectively teach generalist and clinical practice across the BSW and MSW programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. DSW or Doctoral degree in related field (or in progress).
2. Five years post-MSW professional social work experience.
3. Specialized experience in addiction, sports and performance and/or aging related services.
4. Clinical Social Work License with clinical practice experience and effectiveness.
5. College level teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Benefits and Salary

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: 60,000.00 - 65,000.00 USD Annual Salary

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Application Materials

• Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References: Contact information for at least three professional references (name, title, organization, email, and phone number)
  • Teaching Statement/Philosophy
  • Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered a position)
• Optional Documents:
  • Licensure
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Other

Additional Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employment Contingencies:

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.