Distance and Online Education Instructor SWRK 1230 D01

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 6,000 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

University of Manitoba is seeking an Distance and Online Education Instructor for the SWRK 1230 D01 course in the B.S.W. program. The role covers 3 credit hours with a January 4, 2027 start and an April 30, 2027 end date, delivered online to about 40 students.

Responsibilities include creating materials, teaching online, grading, and providing feedback, with emphasis on engaging students in discussion forums and timely communication. Prior online teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching.
• Instructional experience in E-learning or online teaching preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and skills using computers, mobile devices, virtual classroom software.
• Empathetic approach to instructional needs of distance learners.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instructional materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments online etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Monitoring and participating in discussion forums online.
• Frequently interacting with students online.

Skills

Online teaching

Post-secondary teaching

E-learning tools

Education

Master's, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred

Tools

Virtual classroom software

Job description

Distance and Online Education Instructor SWRK 1230 D01- CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

Distance Delivery B.S.W. Program

Faculty of Social Work

Job details:

Course: Community Health and Well-Being: Imagination for Social Work Practice SWRK 1230 D01 - 3 Credit Hours

Start date: January 4, 2027

End date: April 30, 2027

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: $126.47 per student enrolled at the close of registration revision period

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing instructional materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments online etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Monitoring and participating in discussion forums online.
• Frequently interacting with students online.

Qualifications:

• Master's, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required. Instructional experience in E-learning or online teaching preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and skills using computers, mobile devices, virtual classroom software.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students learning at a distance is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Students) Collective Agreement.

Additional information:

This is an online course for approximately 40 BSW students. The anticipated workload is 108 hours and includes 5 2-hour web conferences for an addition $1,031.95.
Web Conferences: Tuesdays; 6:00-7:50pm CST
1/19/2027,2/2/2027,3/2/2027,3/16/2027,3/30/2027
Online teaching experience is an asset.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.