Senior Consultant: Pamela Balch
Pam.Balch@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Penny Gibbons
Penny.Gibbons@academicsearch.org
The University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking candidates for the position of Chair of the Department of Social Work. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD). Subject to approval by the University and State Board of Higher Education, this is a tenured position, and an appointment will be made at a rank consistent with experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will have qualifications consistent with the rank of Full or Associate Professor. The next chair will have an anticipated starting date by January 1, 2025. The 12-month salary begins at $97,500 for an associate professor position.
The CNPD seeks a dynamic and visionary leader who will build upon the department of social work’s strengths to provide exceptional professional educational experiences, recruit and develop outstanding faculty, and promote faculty-driven scholarly and creative endeavors. The next chair will be a committed team player who is devoted to excellence and shared governance. The selected individual will be a consultative decision-maker and will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators. The Chair will have unquestioned integrity and exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Minimum requirements include:
- CSWE approved MSW degree
- Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field
- Ability to be licensed as a social worker in North Dakota within six months after hire
- At least three years of service in a social work educational administrative leadership role
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Senior Consultant Dr. Pamela Balch at pam.balch@academicsearch.org. Please include a copy of the candidate’s CV to inform the conversation.
For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and application process, please download the position profile from the Academic Search website. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent to UNDChairSW@academicsearch.org.
When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee’s full name, position, institution, and email address. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by Sunday, September 29, 2024, can be assured full consideration.
UND is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
