Instructor, Community Social Work

Portage College; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage College is seeking an Instructor in Community Social Work for Cold Lake campus. The role involves classroom and distance education, curriculum development, and supervising student practicums within a two-year diploma program.

The instructor will support exams, quizzes, and assessments, while ensuring progress of students across both campus settings. The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, ACSW registration, and experience with Indigenous or rural communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work plus several years in the field.
• Experience with Indigenous, northern, rural communities is an asset.
• ACSW registration is required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture is an asset.
• Teaching or tutoring experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and distance education.
• Prepare and deliver subjects.
• Assist curriculum development and revision.
• Create exams, quizzes, and assessment materials.
• Oversee practicum supervision and student progress.

Skills

Adult teaching

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Moodle

MS Office

Job description

Instructor, Community Social Work

Faculty of Social Work

Location: Cold Lake Campus

Job number: 26-013

Position type: Full-time continuous

Posting date: August 22, 2025

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Closing date: Until suitable candidates are found

ABOUT THE POSITION

Portage College is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Community Social Work team at Cold Lake campus.

Our Community Social Work program is a two-year diploma offered at both Lac La Biche and Cold Lake campuses.

A key part of the Community Social Work program is its ability to combine social work theory with practical experience through a 320-hour supervised field practicum. The program additionally provides 30 hours of integrated seminar time per year of study to best prepare our grads to work in the human services field. Key responsibilities include:

• Classroom and distance educational instruction.
• Preparation and delivery of subjects.
• Assisting curriculum development and/or revision
• Development of exams, quizzes and other materials for student evaluation.
• Assisting in the organization and supervision of student practicums.
• Assisting in management and evaluation of student progress in the program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Social Work in addition to several years’ experience in a field of social work
• Experience working with Indigenous, northern, and rural communities will be considered a definite asset.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and previous working experience in Indigenous communities would be considered a definite asset as the program has related coursework.
• Adult teaching/tutoring experience would be considered beneficial.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.
• Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office, is essential.
• Some travel and a flexible schedule is required for organizing and supervising practicum visits.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Portage College has been serving the region for 50 years and is a first choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.