Assistant Professor - Social Work

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The role focuses on developing a new MSW program, engaging in project-based teaching, and providing student support. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Social Work, relevant healthcare experience, and the necessary designations. This is a tenure-track position based in Vancouver, Canada.

Qualifications

• Master's in social work from an accredited university.
• RSW or RCSW designation required.
• 4 years related healthcare experience in complex cases.
• Background check and Social Insurance Number required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the MSW program.
• Develop program proposal for regulatory authorities.
• Recruit and advise students for the new program.
• Ensure compliance with DQAB standards.

Skills

Leadership in program development

Student advising

Curriculum curation

Understanding of indigenous engagement

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

RSW or RCSW designation

Job description

Position Details

Hiring Manager Title: University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Position Type: Faculty

Salary: 100,000 CAD to 120,000 CAD

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor in Master of Social Work (MSW) excels in teaching, especially project-based learning and supports student advising, engages in university service, has professional networks and experiences to support a project-based approach to education of professionals, and sustains a program of research and publications. This is a tenure track position in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

A tenure-track appointee must excel in teaching, especially project-based teaching, actively participate in recruitment and advising, engage in university governance and service, bring professional networks and experiences to bear, represent the school at professional events, and sustain a program of research and publication. Teaching load would consist of teaching courses in social work for FDU - NJ. The appointment is contingent on budgetary approval.

Responsibilities

This position carries administrative duties and an appointment as the Associate Director; MSW as follows. Appointment as Associate Director would include administrative teaching release time. Should the MSW program not be approved the appointment as Associate Director would end, with a corresponding end to the administrative release.

• Taking leadership in developing a MSW Program based on the model approved for our New Jersey campuses and in consultation with NJ-based social work faculty
• Developing a successful program proposal for the regulating authorities of British Columbia.
• Following government approval of the MSW program:
  • Curating the curriculum of the new master’s program which is to include engaging indigenous peoples in the development and implementation of the program content.
  • Helping to recruit students to and advise students in the new program.
  • Staffing courses appropriately in the new program.
  • Surveying the environment of healthcare employers to facilitating internship and clinical partners and helping to place students in appropriate experiential learning roles.
  • Program evaluation
  • Ensuring that we meet the standards and expectations of the DQAB and any accrediting organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• RSW or RCSW designation
• Four (4) recent, related health care experience providing services to individuals with complex concurrent mental health and substance use issues including one (3) year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of social work education, training and experience.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Insurance Number.

Posting Date

11/20/2025

Supplemental Questions

• Are you legally eligible for employment in Canada? Verification will be required upon employment.
  • Yes
  • No