Sessional Lecturer, MSW Program (Course: Advanced Social Work Research)

Description

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River. Renison invites applications for a sessional instructor in the School of Social Work.

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available on the Renison website.

The School of Social Work at Renison University College (affiliated with the University of Waterloo) invites applicants for a part-time/sessional teaching opportunity in the MSW Program for the Winter 2025 term (January start date).

The School of Social Work prepares social work practitioners through an accessible and inclusive curriculum, at both baccalaureate and masters levels, in a learning environment that fosters caring and competent social work practice within regional, national and international contexts and embraces principles of justice, equality and respect for diversity.

Job Opportunity

This job call is looking specifically for an individual to teach SWK 606: Advanced Social Work Research. We are looking for an instructor who has experience with online teaching, and whose practice and teaching experience have direct relevance to research framed by a social work knowledge and values system. The course is offered online and does not have any on-campus teaching obligations. The course description is as follows:

Course Description

The goal of this course is to deepen students' knowledge of the ways in which research can be produced, used, and disseminated in social work practice. The course will address research ethics, theories, and methods, and examine how different approaches can influence relationships and practices across community and health care settings. Students will develop their abilities to assess existing research studies, and will explore how they can engage in new research as social workers. Activities include literature reviews, interviews, surveys, and knowledge dissemination strategies. Particular attention will be paid to program evaluation and knowledge mobilization, and to how these may be used to improve services and further social justice in students' own organizations and communities.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or near completion)
• Minimum of five years practice experience in social work, including social policy and/or community engagement.

Requirements:

• Prepare and adhere to the academic course syllabus 
• Meet course learning objectives 
• Grade student assignments 
• Post reasonable office hours and be available to meet with students outside of class hours
• Submit final grades
• Use the University of Waterloo’s online course management system, LEARN, to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Use the online syllabus management system, Outline.

Application Instructions

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ , Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.

Applications will be treated confidentially. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Trish Van Katwyk and submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio.

Please include a complete curriculum vitae and a letter of application, including a brief outline of your current and proposed research, teaching, and practice program. Please provide the names of three potential referees who will be contacted if your application moves forward; referees will only be contacted with your permission. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to complete an educational and criminal records verification.  The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions for which a record suspension has not been granted within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Further enquiries can be directed to Dr. Trish Van Katwyk at pvankatw@uwaterloo.ca.