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Social Work Instructor (Sessional)
DEPARTMENT: Social Sciences
TYPE: Part-time, contract
TERM: Various terms during the academic year
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing
LOCATION: Vancouver/Burnaby Campus
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching the following SOWK course(s):
- SOWK 201 – Social Welfare in Canada: This course introduces the historical, ideological, and theoretical foundations of social welfare in Canada in relation to the institutional structures of social welfare in the modern state. It explores the needs for social protection, the desires for recognition by diverse groups, and the impacts of social restructuring and globalization on exclusion and structural inequalities. Students will examine how specific social policies, programs, and concerns affect various populations in Canadian society, including youth, women, the elderly, and Indigenous peoples.
- SOWK 202- Introduction to Social Work Practice: This course examines social work from historical, philosophical, and theoretical perspectives. The knowledge, skills, and values of social workers are discussed in the context of relevant codes of ethics and practice standards. Students will explore the diverse roles of social workers in relation to the basic structures and functions of social service agencies. The development of self-awareness is a key component of this course. Students will be invited to consider how their own values, attitudes, and beliefs align with the field of social work.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for instructing, assisting students’ acquisition of learning outcomes, and applying active learning strategies within the classroom.
Schedule
Flexible, dependent on availability
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, or equivalent
- Registered Social Worker experience a strong asset
- 2 years experience teaching the same or similar courses at another BC post-secondary institution
- Able to demonstrate success in innovative or student-centered teaching techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of course learning outcomes an asset
- Proficient with educational technology including databases and online learning environments
- Excellent instructional capability
- Able to maintain professionalism and cordiality when working with others
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs and applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Strong Proficiency in English
About Alexander College
Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution that offers academic preparation and university level courses.
Our academic preparation courses prepare students for the many challenges faced in university level studies. Students enrolled in our university level courses may work towards a 2-year Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree, awarded by Alexander College. Students wishing to continue their studies further can transfer their credits to many other institutions listed on the BC transfer guide. Our students regularly transfer to and complete bachelor’s degrees from the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and the University of Victoria, among other institutions.
Both domestic and international students choose to study at Alexander College for its small class sizes, positive community atmosphere and exceptional instructors. The College provides strong support for instructors, as they help students achieve academic success, the first and foremost goal for Alexander College.
How To Apply
If you are interested and you would like to apply, please apply by e-mailing your cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy with the e-mail title being “ [Your Full-name]_Social Work Instructor (Sessional) 202 4 ” to hiring@alexandercollege.ca. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you!
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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