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POSTING DATE: September 4, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2018

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work/Distance

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 6381.03 Sec 08, "Social Policy Issues & Analysis for Practice". The class will be offered in the Winter Term, from January-April 2019.  For a full course description, please refer to the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Academic Calendar.

The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including preparing and delivering lectures and preparation and grading of assignments.  Distance courses are taught using an online learning management system (LMS) known as Brightspace.    Distance courses require on-line availability for consultation with students.  In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Extensive knowledge of theoretical approaches to social policy and social policy analysis, particularly as it relates to social policy politics in Canada.  A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, particularly with on-line teaching, is required.  New part-time academics must be available for Brightspace training - either in person or online.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to the address below. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant's experience.

​Dr. Judy E. MacDonald, Director
c/o Linda Power (linda.power@dal.ca), Admin. Assist.
School of Social Work, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥
1459 LeMarchant Street, Suite 3201
P.O. Box 15000, Halifax, N.S.  B3H 4R2

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.  Only successful applicants will be contacted.