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Master of Social Work (Campus)

1) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 6370.03 “Advanced Practice Skills” Section 01 on CAMPUS. The class will be offered in the Winter term, January to April 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The successful incumbent is required to have wealth of practical social work experience and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted

2)Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 6381.03 “Social Policy Issues & Analysis for Practice” Section 01 on CAMPUS. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The incumbent is also required to have a demonstrated knowledge of social policy, its application to practice, and a critical lens to both. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

3)Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW CAMPUS Field Placement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement, as a 0.5 credit course equivalent.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 6415.03: “Social Work Field Class” (Section 02) on CAMPUS. The class will be offered from January to June 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate Calendar.

The part-time academic position is responsible for guiding a series of seminars, liaising with student field placement agencies for a series of meetings, dealing with any issues that arise within the field placement, overseeing the completion of an academic presentation, and conferring of Final Grades. The part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The successful incumbent must have solid knowledge of a variety of social work skills and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

4)Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 7410.03 “Social Work in Health Systems” Section 01 on CAMPUS. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The incumbent must have a demonstrated knowledge of social work in healthcare systems, social determinants of health, and a critique of health policies and practices. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Master of Social Work (Distance)

1) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW DISTANCE Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work / DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 6341.03 “Critical Perspectives on Social Work Practice Interventions” Section 08, by DISTANCE Education. The class will be offered in the Winter term, from January to April 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate 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 currently taught using an online learning management system (LMS) known as Blackboard; however, the School of Social Work will be piloting the new LMS, Desire 2 Learn, starting in the Fall 2015 term. 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: Educational background and extensive experience in social work or related fields, as well as a demonstrated knowledge of the application of various social work theories in specific relation to critical practice, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, particularly with on-line teaching, is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

2) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW DISTANCE Field Placement (3 positions)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work / DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement, as a 0.5 credit course equivalent.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 6415.03: Social Work Field Class” (Section 08, 09, or 10) by DISTANCE. The class will be offered from September 2015 to April 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate Calendar.

The part-time academic position is responsible for guiding a series of seminars, liaising with student field placement agencies for a series of meetings, dealing with any issues that arise within the field placement, overseeing the completion of an academic presentation, and conferring of Final Grades. The part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background and extensive experience in social work or related fields is required. The successful incumbent is required to have solid knowledge of a variety of social work skills and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience. Please indicate in your application if you are applying to teach only one or multiple sections of this course (3 sections are available).

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

3) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 11, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW DISTANCE Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work / DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 7001.06 “Social Work Practice Research” Section 08, by DISTANCE Education. The class will be offered in the Fall/Winter term, from September 2015 to April 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Graduate 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 currently taught using an online learning management system (LMS) known as Blackboard; however, the School of Social Work will be piloting the new LMS, Desire 2 Learn, starting in the Fall 2015 term. 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: Education and extensive experience in social work or related fields, particularly social work research and its relation to policy and practice, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, particularly with on-line teaching, is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Bachelor of Social Work (Campus)

1) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW Campus Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 2010.03 “Introduction to Community Social Work” Section 01 on Campus. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background in social work with extensive experience in social work (or related fields), as well as a demonstrated knowledge of community social work, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

2) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 3012.03 “Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy” Section 01 on Campus. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The incumbent is required to have a demonstrated knowledge of the history, application, and critique of social welfare policy. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


3) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 3083.03 “Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Social Work” Section 01 on Campus. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields), as well as a demonstrated knowledge of statistics and research methods, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


4) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 3135.03 “Social Work & Mental Health” Section 01 on CAMPUS. The class will be offered in the Winter term, January to April 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields), as well as a critical knowledge of mental health systems, policies and practices, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


5) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW CAMPUS Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 3370.03 “Child Welfare” Section 01 on Campus. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The successful incumbent must have demonstrated knowledge of child welfare practices, including a critique of agencies and the systems in which they operate. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


6) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW CAMPUS Field Placement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement, as a 0.5 credit course equivalent.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching SLWK 4033.09 “Field Practicum and Seminar,” (Section 03) on CAMPUS. The course will be offered from September 2015 to April 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate Calendar.

The part time academic is responsible for arranging the two on site meetings with the agency instructor and student, conduct a mid-term check in meeting, facilitate a series of seminars, respond to issues that may arise in placements, provide support and guidance with the Framework of Practice papers including the presentation and confer the final grades in consultation with the agency instructors. The part time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations preceding course delivery and notify the Field Coordinator regarding problematic situations.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The successful incumbent must have solid knowledge of a variety of social work skills and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new Learning Management System (LMS) - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements including evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Bachelor of Social Work (Distance)

1) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW DISTANCE Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work/DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 2010.03 “Introduction to Community Social Work” Section 07 by DISTANCE Education. The class will be offered in the Fall term, from September to December, 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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 currently taught using an online learning management system (LMS) known as Blackboard; however, the School of Social Work will be piloting the new LMS, Desire 2 Learn, starting in the Fall 2015 term. 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: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields), as well as a demonstrated knowledge of community social work, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, particularly with on-line teaching, is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


2) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW DISTANCE Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work/DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 2222.03 “Advancing Social Justice” Section 08 by DISTANCE Education. The class will be offered in the Fall term, from September to December 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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 currently taught using an online learning management system (LMS) known as Blackboard; however, the School of Social Work will be piloting the new LMS, Desire 2 Learn, starting in the Fall 2015 term. 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: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields), with a social justice focus, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, particularly with on-line teaching, is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


3) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW DISTANCE Program

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work/DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 3084.03 “Understanding Research and Research Methods in Social Work” Section 07 by DISTANCE Education. The class will be offered in the Fall term, from September to December, 2015. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate 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 currently taught using an online learning management system (LMS) known as Blackboard; however, the School of Social Work will be piloting the new LMS, Desire 2 Learn, starting in the Fall 2015 term. 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: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields), as well as a demonstrated knowledge of research methods, applied research practices, and statistics, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, particularly with on-line teaching, is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.


4) Part-Time Academic Posting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, June 12, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW DISTANCE Field Placement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work / DISTANCE

PAY RATE: For both unionized and non-unionized (distance) positions, the pay scale will be in accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement, as a 0.5 credit course equivalent.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 4034/4035.09 “Field Practicum and Seminar- Part-time Placement Option” Section 08, by DISTANCE Education. The class will be offered from January to August 2016. For a full course description, please refer to the Dalhousie Undergraduate Calendar.

The part time academic is responsible for arranging the two on site meetings with the agency instructor and student, conduct a mid-term check in meeting, facilitate a series of seminars, respond to issues that may arise in placements, provide support and guidance with the Framework of Practice papers including the presentation and confer the final grades in consultation with the agency instructors. The part time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations preceding course delivery and notify the Field Coordinator regarding problematic situations.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The successful incumbent is required to have solid knowledge of a variety of social work skills and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New and returning part-time academics must be available to attend mandatory orientation sessions and training for the new LMS - either in person or via videoconference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Only successful applicants will be contacted.