Social Work Instructor

**TITLE: Social Work Instructor (Sessional)**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- **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.

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**: Part-time, contract

**COURSE RATE RANGE**: $6,800 - $7,100

**TERM**:Various terms during the academic year

**CLOSING DATE**: Ongoing

**SCHEDULE**: Flexible, dependent on availability

**LOCATION**: Burnaby/Vancouver Campus

**WHY JOIN US**:

- Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
- Annual Professional Development days
- Professional Development encouragement and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

**WHO WE ARE**: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 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
- Excellent instructional capability as demonstrated by positive student evaluations
- Able to demonstrate success in innovative or student-centered teaching techniques
- Knowledge of course learning outcomes an asset
- International experience and/or experience working with international students an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain professionalism and cordiality when working with others
- Proficient with educational technology including Canvas or other online learning environments
- Strong administrative skills, ability to meet semester deadlines, and attention to detail
- Strong Proficiency in English; Teaching Academic Writing or English as an Additional Language experience an asset

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person