Salary/Position Classification

• $62,000+ dependent on experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position requires an in person, on campus presence

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.

The CNPD is comprised of three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.

The department of Social Work is seeking a full-time (9-month) 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. The faculty member will have a principal assignment to the MSW program and will teach in the generalist curriculum and advanced generalist 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.

The department is seeking an individual with teaching and/or practice experience in social policy and/or macro practice (practice with communities and organizations). 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 is for a full-time (9 month) contract and requires an in-person, on-campus presence. A separate summer (3 month) contract may also be available depending on the needs of the department.

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please  Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), if interested in exploring dual-career opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching Teaching will be dependent on departmental needs. A sample of classes would include (but not be limited to):
  • Social Policy
  • Advanced Generalist Practice with Communities
  • Advanced Generalist Practice with Organizations
  • Advanced Generalist Tools for Policy
  • Generalist Practice with Treatment & Task Groups
  • Generalist Practice with Organizations & Communities
• Research
  • Research and Scholarly/creative activities will be determined by the individual's research interests/agenda, which will be developed in consultation with the department chair and associate dean during the first year of employment.
• 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

• 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

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
• 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

• Evidence of relevant scholarly productivity
• Social Work practice or research experience with indigenous communities
• Social Work practice or research experience with rural communities
• Teaching or field instruction experience
• Teaching experience in macro practice, rural social work, and/or social policy

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 5/11/2026 and include the following materials:

Please include the following materials with your application:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume