Course Lecturer SWRK 326 Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a course lecturer (MCLIU – unionized) in the School of Social Work to teach SWRK 326: Practice with Individuals and Families for Winter 2027. Term: Jan 5 – Apr 14, 2027. Schedule: Mondays 11:35 – 14:25. Location: Arts 350.

Deadline: 2026-10-14. English-language university with emphasis on equity, inclusion and rigorous clinical training. Eligible candidates must hold an MSW or equivalent and have at least four years of clinical practice with individuals

Qualifications

• MSW degree or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of demonstrated clinical social work practice with individuals and families.
• Knowledge of theories and techniques informing clinical social work practice with individuals and families.
• Practice experience in assessment and treatment across a range of social work settings.

Skills

Clinical social work practice

Assessment and intervention

Teaching experience

Diversity and inclusion

Education

MSW degree or equivalent

4+ years of clinical practice with individuals and families

Job description

Hiring Unit

School of Social Work

Position Overview

The School of Social Work is seeking one course lecturer (MCLIU – unionized) for the following course: SWRK 326: Practice with Individuals and Families

Term and Schedule

Term: Winter 2027 Course Dates: January 5 – April 14, 2027.

Schedule: Mondays, 11:35 – 14:25.

Compensation

Rate: $11 824.00 per course.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• MSW degree or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of demonstrated clinical social work practice with individuals and families.
• Knowledge of the theories and techniques informing clinical social work practice with individual and family systems in a social context.
• Practice experience in, and/or knowledge of, the skills required for assessment and treatment across a range of social work practice settings.
• Demonstrated clinical/practical application of, and/or teaching/research experience in, the following areas:
• The stages of the helping process (preparation, initial, middle, and end stages) through understandings that derive from social work values, ecosystems, problem solving and strengths perspective, life course theories and explorations of motivations for change, relationship building and use of self.
• Integration of the following in practice with individuals and families: sexual orientation, race, class, gender, culture, migration, ability and diverse family forms.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach to the centrality of social location (age, race/racialization, class, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, migration, ability, etc.) and power relations (ageism, racism, classism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, heteronormativism, ableism etc.) embedded in assessment and intervention activities.
• The integration of skills of mindfulness related to practice (reflexivity), and reflect upon the possible effects of personal factors on assessment and intervention.
• Foundational knowledge and skills required to engage in respectful and meaningful relationships with individuals and families, embark upon thorough and informed assessments, and develop sensitive and ethical plans of intervention across a range of practice settings.
• Identify the values from which practice with individuals and families arises.
• Skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of social work practice with individuals and families by learning how to engage, talk to, and work with individuals and families at different stages of the social work encounter.
• Written psychosocial assessment.

Eligibility and Requirements

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Job Details

Course Title: Practice with Indidivuals and Families

Subject Code: SWRK 326

Location: Arts 350

Schedule: Mondays 11:35-2:25

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

Diversity and Inclusion

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Employer Information

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

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