Community Social Work Instructor

2 weeks ago


Burnaby BC, Canada Alexander College Full time

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. Students will be invited to consider how their own values, attitudes, and beliefs align with the field of social work. Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers is necessary to teach this class.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for instructing, assisting students’ acquisition of learning outcomes, and applying active learning strategies within the classroom.
Flexible, dependent on availability
Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Qualifications For Social Work Instructor
~ Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, or equivalent
~ Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers required to teach SOWK 202
~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 technique
~ Knowledge of course learning outcomes an asset
~ International experience and/or experience working with international students an asset
~ Proficient with educational technology including Canvas or other online learning environments
~ Strong administrative skills, ability to meet semester deadlines, and attention to detai
~ Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs and applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
~ Strong Proficiency in English; teaching Academic Writing or English as an Additional Language experience an asset

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. 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.
If you are interested in the above position and you would like to apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being [Your Full-name]_Social Work Instructor (Sessional) 2024 to hiring@alexandercollege.No phone calls please.
however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.



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