Assistant Professor

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC); Prince George; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor for its School of Social Work. This tenure-track position promises an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative learning environment while engaging in impactful research. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work practice, particularly in rural and Indigenous contexts, and will be committed to teaching excellence and community engagement. With a supportive institution that values diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of social work education and make a difference in the lives of students and communities alike.

Qualifications

• Strong practice experience in social work with a focus on rural and Indigenous contexts.
• Record of teaching and research excellence in social work education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of subjects in the School of Social Work.
• Conduct research focused on social work in northern and rural communities.

Skills

Social Work Practice

Teaching Excellence

Research Skills

Indigenous Approaches

Community Engagement

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Posting Number: FASOCW02-24

Posting Date: Nov 4, 2024

Department: School of Social Work

Employer: UNBC

Job Type: Tenure-Track

Location: Prince George campus

Description

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the School of Social Work (Prince George Campus) at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a proposed starting date of July 1, 2025. As an institution committed to fostering an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

Social Work education at UNBC includes a BSW and MSW degrees (MSWF [Foundation], MSWA [Advanced], and Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health [ICYMH] Graduate Certificate) all of which emphasize social justice as well as Indigenous and anti-oppressive approaches to working with communities, families, and individuals. Incorporating critical social thinking, the program emphasizes social work in northern and remote communities, social work practice with Indigenous peoples, women in human services, and community practice and research through courses that recognize the integration of practice, policy, and research. All programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.

UNBC provides broad support for faculty to develop their research and teaching capabilities, a strong mandate for growth, a modern and comprehensive campus, and a distinctive quality of life across northern British Columbia.

UNBC welcomes a broad range of research foci, but the unique setting and cultures of its region would be of particular benefit to faculty interested in studying social work in rural, Indigenous, and/or northern contexts.

The successful candidates will be based at the Prince George campus and are expected to have strong practice experience and be able to teach in a range of subject areas as well as provide evidence of a record of teaching and research excellence. Experience with rural, remote, and northern social work practice along with familiarity in the areas of groups/communities, communications, health-based practice, and field education is preferred. The School of Social Work is strongly committed to building a diverse team and we encourage Indigenous candidates and candidates from other equity-seeking groups to apply.

For information including application instructions, please see the below link to the job posting.

Document: FASOCW02-24 Assistant Professor, TT