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Part‑Time Academic Posting ‑ Social Work

Posted by Social Work / Health Professions on October 26, 2016 in Job Postings

POSTING DATE: October 25, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 8, 2016

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work/Campus

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement, paid as a 0.5-credit course equivalent.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will serve as the Faculty Field Advisor for: SLWK 6415.03 Sec 02, “Social Work Field Work Class”. The class will be offered in the Winter/Summer, from January-June 2017 (Seminars will take place Mondays 17:35-19:25, Mona Campbell, Rm 3111). For a full course description, please refer to the ¼ϲʿֱ Graduate Calendar.

The part-time academic position is responsible for guiding a series of seminars, liaising with student field placement agencies for a series of meetings, dealing with any issues that arise within the field placement, overseeing the completion of an academic presentation, and conferring of final grades. The part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background and extensive experience in social work or related fields is required. The successful incumbent is required to have solid knowledge of a variety of social work skills and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

¼ϲʿֱ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a (dis)Ability, visible minorities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For further information, please visit . Only successful applicants will be contacted.