Lecturer in Social Work — Education-Focused & Clinic Leadership

University of Canberra; Bruce; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible policies

On-site gym

On-site medical services

Grocery store

ECE facilities

Job summary

University of Canberra seeks a Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to blend teaching with clinical supervision and curriculum innovation. You will deliver courses, coordinate units, and help shape a student-led Social Work Clinic within a growing program.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, a PhD (preferred), and at least five years of professional social work experience, plus teaching in higher education and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or equivalent qualification.
• PhD in Social Work or related discipline preferred.
• At least five years' professional social work experience.
• Membership (or eligibility) with AASW.
• Experience supervising students undertaking field education placements.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education or human services.
• Evidence of teaching quality or educational innovation.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across health, community or human services sectors.
• Ability to contribute to online, blended and face-to-face learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across the social work curriculum.
• Coordinate units and contribute to course leadership activities.
• Lead development and implementation of a student-led Social Work Clinic.
• Develop curriculum aligned with accreditation standards and contemporary practice.
• Build partnerships with community, health and human service organisations.
• Contribute to scholarship and research in teaching and learning in social work education.

Education

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

PhD in Social Work

Job description

University of Canberra seeks a Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to blend teaching with clinical supervision and curriculum innovation. You will deliver courses, coordinate units, and help shape a student-led Social Work Clinic within a growing program.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, a PhD (preferred), and at least five years of professional social work experience, plus teaching in higher education and stakeholder collaboration.