Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 52k-55k / year

Posted on Feb 21, 2026

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Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work

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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

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Salary/Position Classification

$52,000 - $55,000 9-month contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position is in-person on the UND campus in Grand Forks, ND

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.

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) 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. In our rural state, our department has strong partnerships with the state Division of Children and Family Services and houses its training arm, the Children and Family Services Training Center. Our department is also strongly committed to partnerships with our state’s Tribal communities.

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. Additionally, an option to pursue a research agenda may be available.

Duties & Responsibilities

90% - Teaching
- Teaching will be dependent on departmental needs. A sample of classes may include (but not be 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

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
Two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience in a mental health/behavioral health setting
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

Eligibility for licensure in ND as an LCSW
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