Assistant Professor (Teaching), Clinical Social Work Practice Limited Term

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

Assistant Professor (Teaching), Clinical Social Work Practice, Faculty of Social Work

The Faculty of Social Work invites applications for a limited-term 0.5 FTE academic position (2 years) at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching), with a specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice.  This position can be based at our Lethbridge, Calgary or Edmonton campus, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2024.

The position entails 80% teaching and 20% service.  The teaching component will include teaching BSW, MSW and graduate certificate courses, with a particular emphasis on clinical social work courses.  Evidence of excellence in teaching social work at the university level in face-to-face, blended and online contexts at undergraduate and graduate levels is required, along with a strong clinical social work practice background. The service component includes service at the faculty, university and professional levels.

Scholarship-related duties of an Assistant Professor (Teaching) will normally include, but not go beyond, the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content of the discipline.

Requirements:

A master’s degree in social work (Clinical Practice preferred), 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. Preference is for those on the ACSW Clinical Registry. Experience as a field instructor (supervising practicum students) or teaching field education courses is a strong asset, as there will be opportunities to teach clinical practicum and integrative seminar courses.  A commitment to supporting and promoting Indigenous models of practice and ways of knowing; and to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice is required. The ability to integrate equity, diversity and inclusion into teaching social work practice 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. 

Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible online. 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 clinical practice
4)    A teaching dossier which includes evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy, an educational development plan, and a statement on equity, diversity and inclusion
5)    Please provide all documents in one file.  

For more information about applying, please contact Ellen Perrault at [email protected]

The closing date for applications is February 8, 2024 

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy  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.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected] ).

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)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Social Work.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups . Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .
About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.