Lecturer, Master of Social Work Program - Social Work (Full Time Limited Term Appointment)

Lecturer, Master of Social Work Program - Social Work (Full Time Limited Term Appointment)

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Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Social Work

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Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 9225

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

Full-time Lecturer Limited Term Appointment
August 1, 2025 – July 30, 2026

The Faculty of Social Work (FSW) at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Kitchener location invites applications for a Limited Term Appointment (LTA) full-time faculty position in the area of micro-level social work practice commencing August 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The teaching load for this position is six courses during the academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters). These courses will be taught at the graduate level and will be part of our on-campus MSW program, though the opportunity to teach online may also be available. This position is a full-time faculty position; therefore, in addition to teaching, there is an expectation that our colleague will contribute to the FSW community by serving on Faculty committees and other service areas within the FSW. There is no research or scholarship expectation associated with this position.

The FSW is located on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We are working toward a stronger emphasis on decolonizing social work practice and education and hope the candidate will contribute to this journey.

Responsibilities

• Primarily teach in the full-time MSW (on-campus) graduate program.
• Teach a maximum of six MSW courses as assigned by the Dean.
• Attend on-campus meetings, office hours, and in-person teaching.
• Serve on Laurier FSW and MSW Committees assigned by the Dean.
• Participate in events hosted by the MSW program and the FSW.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will (1) hold a graduate degree, with at least one degree in social work, (2) have a minimum of five years of clinical practice experience with individuals, families, and groups, (3) have clinical teaching experience in social work, in particular campus-based classes, though experience teaching online is also an asset, and (4) belong to one or more racialized, ethnocultural groups and has lived experience of being racialized. A completed or nearly completed PhD is also an asset.

Applicants for the position(s) are required to submit the following:

• a letter of application highlighting accomplishments and strengths in relation to the position description and requirements, as well as a list of MSW courses the applicant could teach given their teaching interests and expertise;
• their curriculum vitae;
• details (name, position title, organization) and contact information (telephone and email address) for two referees;
• a teaching dossier consisting of a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, two sample course syllabi (please note if developed by the applicant), three years of raw teaching evaluations, including contextual information (e.g., scale interpretation, average score at the candidate’s university), and any other evidence of teaching excellence the candidate wishes to supply;
• a one-page statement about how the applicant’s personal identity(ies), commitment, and actions seeking to promote DEI are reflected in their teaching/pedagogy, practice, and service.

Submission

Submit the application package through this job portal by clicking on the APPLY NOW button (top right, bottom right). The full application package should also be sent to fswrecruit@wlu.ca no later than the deadline.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm (EST), May 15, 2025.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Yumna Al-Adeimi, Senior Administrative Officer at the Faculty of Social Work (yaladeimi@wlu.ca ). Further information on the equity policy can be found at here .

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student-focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well-earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence. With a multi-campus and multi-community culture, Laurier offers students an exceptional range and depth of more than 100 academic programs taught by award-winning lecturers across nine faculties.

The Faculty/School of Social Work wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.