ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SOCIAL WORK

Competition: D6448DM
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SOCIAL WORK
Position Type: Limited Term
Term: August 2013
Department: Social Work and Disability Studies
Date Posted: December 19, 2012
Closing Date: February 28, 2013

Description: The Department of Social Work and Disability Studies invites applications for a limited term position in the Social Work Diploma program. The position will commence August 15, 2013 for a twelve month term ending August 14, 2014, subject to budgetary approval. Priority will be given to entry level candidates.

The Social Work Diploma is the entry credential for social work practice in Alberta; graduates are eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.

Since opening in 1910, Mount Royal has embraced change in order to meet the needs of the people and community it serves. At Mount Royal students experience high quality education enhanced by smaller class sizes, personalized learning and a single-minded dedication to premier undergraduate learning. Mount Royal is known for its collegial working environment.

Duties: The successful applicant will be able to teach a broad range of social work courses, be familiar with web based learning platforms, be prepared to engage in course and program development, and have an interest in engaging in research. Commitment to adult learning principles, a passion for teaching, and a willingness to engage in service to the program, university, and community are required.

Limited term faculty are hired into a teaching/service work pattern, focusing on teaching and service.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Social Work (or equivalent) completed or in progress is preferred; a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) is required. The successful candidate should have a minimum of five years of social work practice experience and be eligible for registration with the Alberta Association of Social Workers.

A complete dossier including curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three (3) references, evidence of teaching excellence, and, if the teaching/scholarship/service pattern is desirable, evidence of intent to pursue a research program should be submitted quoting competition #D6448DM.

For further information, contact Dr. D. Gaye Warthe, Chair, Department of Social Work and Disability Studies at 403.440.6441 or gwarthe@mtroyal.ca.

Closing Date: February 28, 2013

Reply To: MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
4825 MOUNT ROYAL GATE S.W.
CALGARY, AB T3E 6K6
F: 403.440.6629
E-mail: webapply@mtroyal.ca
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.