Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Social Work

Requirements

• A Master's of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program is required
• A minimum of 3 years of direct social work practice experience
• A current graduate-level social work license (LGSW, LICSW, or LISW), or eligibility for licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Expertise in substance use disorders
• LICSW licensure
• LADC licensure
• The compensation range is $57,000-$60,000, dependent on qualifications.
• Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs
• A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Paid parental leave
• Application Instructions and Requirements
• Initial review of application materials will begin on April 21, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
• To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:
• Cover letter. Please address why you are interested in Augsburg University and this position, how your previous professional and academic experiences make you a strong candidate for this position, and how you believe you would contribute to and enhance the Augsburg Social Work Department.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required at time of hiring.
• Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Erin Sugrue, sugrue@augsburg.edu.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.

Benefits

Additional Information

The Social Work Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position to begin August 17, 2026. This is a 3-year, renewable appointment. The department is distinctive for its culturally responsive emphasis as well as deep-seated commitment to social justice and global issues. In both our BSW and MSW programs, we value student-centered learning, emphasizing experiential learning strategies. We offer small class sizes and we leverage our strong community connections. Responsibilities for this full-time position (9-month appointment) will include primarily teaching in the clinical concentration in our MSW program (hybrid format - two weeknights &/or weekends in-person and two asynchronous online sessions per month), student advising (BSW & MSW students), and service to the university. We also seek a candidate who has experience teaching and working with a diverse student body, including both traditional and nontraditional age, first generation, and working students.

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