Assistant Professor, Social Work

Job Description:

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.

The Faculty's strategic plan guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things. Our strategic plan is available online:

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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.

The Social Work Program invites applications for a one year Limited Term position which will ideally commence August 15, 2026. This position will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor. Both the Diploma and the Bachelor of Social Work combine knowledge and skills in social work with a strong foundation in liberal education.

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.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.
• The Social Work Program provides generalist social work education with the option of further immersion in generalist or child intervention social work at the third year. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across the curriculum. Applicants should indicate areas of specific teaching/practice strengths, which would include anti-oppressive and indigenous perspectives, social justice, and leadership.
• Faculty members from across the University contribute to the delivery of courses in support of the General Education component in all MRU degree programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach interdisciplinary foundation-level courses designed to help all students develop the skills they will need to better understand the diverse, changing world in which they will build their careers and contribute as citizens.

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. In addition, we hold the following values:

• Commitment to undergraduate education in which scholarship of teaching and learning is a priority,
• Connection and collaboration with the community, as critical partners, in the educational journey,
• Experience working with diverse community organizations to forward student learning and experience,
• The development of students who are ready for practice,
• Engaging with students as partners in learning,
• Teamwork and excellence.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns.The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/ service pattern (TS).

Normally, preference will be given to candidates with a completed or near completed PhD in Social Work. The successful candidate should have relevant undergraduate teaching and professional experience. Applicants must either be currently registered as a Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or be eligible for registration.

Closing Date: February 10, 2026

Please submit a complete dossier including: cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references, and evidence of teaching excellence. Please contain all documents in one .pdf. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name First Name], [Requisition Number], [Application].pdf (ex. Smith John, 999999, ).