Assistant Professor, Social Work

**Job Description**:
**About the Faculty of Health Community and Education**:
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education, which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

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**About the Department of Child Studies and Social Work**:
The Social Work Program within the Department of Child Studies and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Community offers a two-year Social Work Diploma and a Bachelor of Social Work with first year and post-diploma entry options. Both the Diploma and the Bachelor of Social Work combine knowledge and skills in Social Work with a strong foundation in liberal education. The degree offers the choice of a generalist or child intervention concentration. This Program prepares students for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. Employed in a diverse range of government, non-profit and community-based agencies, MRU Social Work Diploma and Bachelor of Social Work graduates are eligible to become registered social workers in Alberta. Diploma graduates are also eligible to receive transfer credit to several other Bachelor of Social Work Programs across Canada. Our Faculty provides a teaching and learning environment that welcomes challenging ideas and our Program is committed to anti-oppressive practice and decolonizing the learning experience. Our faculty, staff and leadership are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional learning experience.

**About the Role**:
Through the General Education component of its degree and diploma programs, Mount Royal is dedicated to providing students with the understanding and skills that will enable them to succeed in a diversity of workplace settings. Employed in a diverse range of government, non-profit and community-based agencies, MRU Social Work Diploma and Bachelor of Social Work graduates are eligible to become registered social workers in Alberta. Diploma graduates are also eligible to receive transfer credit to several other Bachelor of Social Work programs across Canada. Our Faculty provides a teaching and learning environment that welcomes challenging ideas and our program is committed to anti-oppressive practice and decolonizing the learning experience. Our faculty, staff and leadership are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional learning experience.
- A Strong interest and the ability to teach and develop social work courses in areas related to clinical, policy and community development practice.
- A demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Decolonization and Indigenization. This will include significant knowledge, living experience and demonstrated leadership and collaboration working with diverse communities (i.e., indigenous, racialized, Francophone, newcomers and refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+). Social Work respects the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (CASW and ACSW), adheres to the educational standards and policies of our accrediting body, the Canadian Association for Social Work Education caswe-acfts and supports the intentions of Mount Royal University.
- As a signatory to the Scarborough Charter On Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education: Principles, Actions, and Accountabilities,
- By acknowledging and taking responsibility for action on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - NCTR.
- Strong clinical skills and the interest in, and ability to teach in this area would be an asset.
- A proven ability to engage in curriculum development and delivery.
- Commitment to engage in service and Program administration at all levels, including evidence of leadership.
- A Required minimum of five (5) years of direct experience as a practicing Social Worker post-MSW.

We respect the Social Work Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, which are embedded in our teaching practices as a key component of student learning. I