Full-Time Professor, Social Service Worker

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Ottawa is seeking a Full-Time Professor in Social Work to facilitate learning and foster an effective teaching environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of two years of teaching experience, and significant practical experience in Social Services. Strong skills in communication and academic leadership are essential. The position requires regular on-site work at the Ottawa campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience or equivalent preferably in a postsecondary setting.
• Minimum five (5) years of practical experience in Social Services fields.
• Registration (or eligibility) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and guide learning, providing an effective environment for all students.
• Consult with course administrators and various stakeholders.
• Evaluate and validate learning outcomes.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Acute Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Intake Experience

Hospice Care

Case Management

Home Care

Child Welfare

Experience with Children

Social Work

Addiction Counseling

Education

Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field

Graduate degree in Social Work (asset)

Job description

Please Note

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Job Details

Department: Community Studies

Position Type: Full-Time Academic

Salary Range: $77153.00 - $133752.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 44

Anticipated Start Date: December 15 2025

Length of Contract: n / a

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 77153 - 133752

Posting Information

Employees who are internal candidates as defined by the Academic Collective Agreement will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date : October 24 2025

jobs are posted until 11 : 59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Chair Community Studies the Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.

The Professor will be responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.

The professional responsibilities include :

• consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students
• defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes
• specifying and approving learning approaches necessary resources etc.
• incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students
• reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

Teaching of Assigned Courses

• delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall Winter or Summer terms in home department or across departments
• ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
• providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class
• providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies
• evaluating student progress / achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students work within assigned courses
• the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students

Provision of Academic Leadership

• providing guidance to students to instructors and to part-time professors relative to the professors teaching assignments
• participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees and departmental / faculty meetings
• liaising with community members engaging in program Department School or Faculty and College promotion
• remaining current in the field of study and maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education
• modeling the College values Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or a degree related field combined with a social services worker diploma. A graduate degree in Social Work would be an asset;
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience or equivalent preferably in a postsecondary setting;
• Minimum five (5) years of practical experience working in the field of Social Services such as in addictions family support services social welfare front line community centers childrens services or working in private practice as a Registered Social Worker;
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers( OCSWSSW);
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated provision of academic leadership considered a strong asset. Examples include but are not limited to providing guidance to colleagues and instructors being actively involved in curriculum development or program renewal participating in continued efforts to improve the quality of instruction offered to learners and serving as program coordinator academic advisor or curriculum administrator;
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning in teaching and curriculum development is considered a strong asset. Examples include but are not limited to completion of training programs participating at teaching and learning conferences and / or more extensive training such as the Teaching Adult Lifelong Learners certificate program or other postsecondary programs in education;
• Highly effective communication presentation and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated skill in Algonquin Colleges preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document : of commitment to the success of all learners.

This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin Colleges Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.

Application Guidelines

1. Cover Letter: Clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the Required Qualifications listed in this posting. Highlight relevant teaching research and leadership experience.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include academic background professional experience and scholarly contributions.
3. Proof of Credentials: Include copies of degrees certifications diplomas etc.

EEO Statement

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Key Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Acute Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Intake Experience
• Hospice Care
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Child Welfare
• Experience with Children
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling