Instructor, Professional Development, Faculty of Social Work
The Faculty of Social Work invites applications for a Limited Term academic position (2-years) at the rank of Instructor, with a specialization in Professional Development. This position will be located in our Calgary campus, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2021.
The position entails 80% teaching and 20% service. The teaching component will include teaching BSW, MSW and graduate certificate courses. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level in face-to-face, blended and online contexts at undergraduate and graduate levels is required, along with a leadership and clinical social work practice background. The service component includes service at the faculty, university and professional levels.
Scholarship-related duties of an Instructor will normally include, but not go beyond, the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content of the discipline.
A master’s degree in social work, eligibility to register with the Alberta College of Social Workers and minimum of five years of full-time clinical social work practice experience are required. Preference is for applicants who also hold, or are near completion of, a PhD in social work. Experience in managing professional continuing development programs is required, as the position will oversee the faculty’s professional development non-credit program. Experience in curriculum development will be an asset for the development of for-credit and non-credit courses and certificates. A commitment to supporting and promoting Indigenous models of practice and ways of knowing; and to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice is required. Strong communication, collaboration, organizational and computer skills are required.
Accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education, the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary strives to offer a strong practice and theory-based program across the province that will prepare students to be leaders in the field of Social Work. With more than 1,000 students currently enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programs across Alberta, we seek to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will create the future of social work. We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusivity by cultivating an environment where people with various lived experiences, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.
The Faculty of Social Work is committed to creating a strong connection with community partners, government organizations, and other disciplines and academic institutions, students, and colleagues.
The University has established the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (http://www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute) that supports the development of teaching excellence and scholarly activity.
Application Instructions:
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible online via the UCalgary careers page: https://sowk.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6458391-instructor-professional-development-faculty-of-social-work
Please include:
1) A cover letter
2) Academic CV (including the name and contact information of three references)
3) A statement outlining previous university teaching experience including contributions to teaching, research or initiatives that positively impact the area of social work practice or professional or continuing development
4) A teaching dossier which includes evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy, an educational development plan, a statement of suitability for coordination of a high-quality professional development program, and a statement on equity, diversity and inclusion
Please provide all documents in one file. The closing date for applications is April 19, 2021.
For more information about applying, please contact Dr. Jessica Ayala, Vice Dean jayala@ucalgary.ca.
To learn more about the Faculty of Social Work please visit https://socialwork.ucalgary.ca/
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)