SOCWORK 4W03 2526 SESSIONAL FACULTY

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 9,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking a Sessional Faculty member for the School of Social Work to teach SOCWORK 4W03: Child Welfare. The role involves analyzing the Canadian child welfare system and teaching skills for working with diverse service users. Candidates should have an MSW, with a PhD preferred, and relevant experience in child welfare.

Qualifications

• MSW required, PhD preferred.
• Experience in direct practice in the subject area.
• Commitment to the School’s philosophical approach to social work.

Responsibilities

• Teach SOCWORK 4W03: Child Welfare course.
• Analyze Canadian child welfare system and policies.
• Focus on collaborative approaches with diverse populations.

Skills

Direct practice in child welfare

Teaching experience

Research experience

Education

MSW

PhD

Job description

Job Details Regular / Temporary Temporary Job Title SOCWORK 4W03 2526 SESSIONAL FACULTY Job ID 69511 Location Central Campus Open Date 13 / 05 / 2025 Job Type Contractually Limited

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty – School of Social Work

The School of Social Work invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Fall / Winter 2025-2026 session.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted and may be asked to submit additional teaching material, e.g., sample weekly readings and activities, sample assignment. Submit applications on-line to the attention of : Dr. Saara Greene, Director, c / o Tammy Maikawa, Academic Department Manager, School of Social Work.

Course Name / Number : SOCWORK 4W03 : Child Welfare

Term 1 : Tuesday September 2, 2025 - Thursday December 4, 2025.

Final Exam period : N / A.

Number of Section(s) available : 1

Number of Units per Section : 3

Projected TA Support : NA

Start Time and Duration : Tuesdays, starting Tuesday September 2, 2025, and ending Tuesday December 2, 2025.

Time : 7 : 00pm-10 : 00pm.

Location : Central Campus

Wage Rate : $8,056.37 (See Schedule “A” of current CUPE 3906 Unit 2 Collective Agreement)

Job Description

Course Description :

This course analyzes the Canadian child welfare system, its policies and programs and teaches skills for working with children, families and substitute caregivers. Specific attention on collaborative approaches and considerations for child welfare practice with a diverse spectrum of service users including Indigenous, Black and other overrepresented populations.

Required Qualifications :

MSW required, PhD preferred. Experience in direct practice in the subject area and commitment to the School’s philosophical approach to social work.

Practice, teaching, and research experience in the field of child welfare would be an asset.

How To Apply

Please submit the following on-line in Mosaic :

• Cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest, knowledge, background and skills as they relate to this teaching position.
• A CV listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience; please include your address, phone number, email address.
• Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement). Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24003).
• Names and contact information of two references.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact :

• at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or

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