Social Work Instructor Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Time of Appointment: 15%- 75% Appointment
Summary of Position:
The UMD Department of Social Work seeks to add to its pool of part-time instructors available to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as Individuals, Families & Group Practice; School Social Work; Organization & Community Practice; Social Work with Diverse Populations; child welfare courses; and others. 15% to 75% positions for the 2026-2027 academic year are available. Fall Term is August 24, 2026 to January 6, 2027. Spring Term is January 7 to May 23, 2027.
Candidates will be considered for the rank of Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor, determined by qualifications. A masters degree is required for the rank of Instructor (9404), and a doctorate is required for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor (9403T).
Job Responsibilities:
***THIS IS A FACULTY POSITION***
Job duties and responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as Individuals, Families & Group Practice; School Social Work; Organization & Community Practice; Social Work with Diverse Populations; child welfare courses; and others

Instructor Required Qualifications:

1. A Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. Two years post-MSW practice experience (required for practice courses).
3. Commitment to fostering diversity across campus, the social work curriculum, and the social work department.
4. Valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Instructor Preferred Qualifications:

1. Social work practice experience in specific courses assigned to teach.
2. Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your own cultural biases.
3. Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian and/or Indigenous people and communities.
4. Evidence of effective academic classroom teaching or professional training experience.
5. Demonstrated skills related to the development and implementation of on-line courses.
6. Evidence of effective communication skills necessary for a faculty position.

Teaching Assistant Professor Required Qualifications:

1.  A PhD or Doctorate in Social Work or related field.
2.  A Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
3. Two years post-MSW practice experience (required for practice courses).
4. Commitment to fostering diversity across campus, the social work curriculum, and the social work department.
5. Valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Teaching Assistant Professor Preferred Qualifications:

1. Social work practice experience in specific courses assigned to teach.
2. Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your own cultural biases.
3. Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian and/or Indigenous people and communities.
4. Evidence of effective academic classroom teaching or professional training experience.
5. Demonstrated skills related to the development and implementation of on-line courses.
6. Evidence of effective communication skills necessary for a faculty position.

Pay Range:

Instructor: $46,914.00 $62,552.00; per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Teaching Assistant Professor: $51,015.75 $68,021.00 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.  Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Complete applications should include:

1. A cover letter expressing your interests, experience, accomplishments, and strengths as they relate to the position, including your experience working with students and/or social work clients from diverse backgrounds.
2. Your current resume or CV.
3. A list of the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references 

Finalists may be required to submit additional materials. The position will remain open until filled. The starting date is August 24, 2026.  Please send any inquiries to Dr. Nomi Ostrander at nomi@d.umn.edu.

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