Course Lecturer SWRK 527 Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Sherbrooke; On-site; Full time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for a course lecturer in the School of Social Work. The position covers SWRK 527: Advanced Social Work Practice in Quebec, during Winter 2027, with classes on Mondays 11:35-2:25 at BIRKS 205.

The rate is $11,824.00 per course and the deadline to apply is 2026-10-14. Applicants should hold an MSW degree or equivalent, plus at least five years of social work practice in Quebec and strong knowledge of OTSTCFQ Reserved Acts.

Qualifications

• MSW degree or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated social work practice experience in Quebec.
• Advanced knowledge of OTSTCFQ Reserved Acts and critical, reflexive social work approaches.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Anti-oppressive practice

Reflexive social work

Critical social work theory

Macro practice

Systemic analysis

Education

MSW degree or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Unit

School of Social Work

Course Details

Course lecturer (MCLIU – unionized)

SWRK 527: Advanced Social Work Practice in Quebec

Subject Code: SWRK 527 1

Term: Winter 2027

Course Dates: January 5 – April 14, 2027

Schedule: Mondays, 11:35-2:25

Location: BIRKS 205

Rate: $11 824.00 per course

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• MSW degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated social work practice experience in the province of Quebec.
• Expert knowledge of the Reserved Acts (designated by the OTSTCFQ).
• The critical analysis of key OTSTCFQ Reserved Acts within the social work profession in Quebec
• Advanced assessment skills using approaches rooted anti-oppressive, critical, and reflexive social work theories, with attention to individual, community, systemic, interpersonal, institutional, legal and structural factors and contexts
• Advanced intervention skills at the various levels of practice (micro, mezzo and macro)
• Advanced critical and reflexive social work skills to navigate assessment and intervention

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.

Equity and Diversity Statement

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialised 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].

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