Sessional - Faculty SOCW 4540 - (02050.10622)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for Winter 2025 to teach a course focusing on social work with Indigenous peoples. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Social Work, with a preference for those with a PhD, along with substantial experience in Indigenous communities and a demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive educational environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required, PhD preferred.
• Five years of related practice experience with Indigenous peoples required.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teach course on social workers' roles with Indigenous communities.
• Develop culturally appropriate curricula and foster intercultural understanding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural integration

Teaching excellence

Capacity building

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

PhD or earned doctorate in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sessional - Faculty SOCW 4540 - (02050.10622)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

1/11/2024

Closing Application Date

15/11/2024

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Anticipated Start Date

6/1/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

30/4/2025

DUTIES

The School of Social Work and Human Service at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach the following course in Winter 2025:

Calendar Description:

Students examine social workers' roles and responsibilities in working with Indigenous people. The concept and process of decolonization is introduced and connected to contemporary stories, community social work program initiatives, and practices of Indigenous people. This course utilizes a gendered Indigenous perspective and explores strategies for reconciliation, building relationships, and practices within the social work profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Practice Experience
The minimum academic qualification is a Master's degree in Social Work; a PhD or earned doctorate in a relevant discipline with a graduate degree in social work is preferred.
• Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions preferred.
• A minimum of five years of related practice experience with Indigenous peoples and communities is required.
• Availability to teach at the scheduled time Thursday 5:30-8:30

• Professional Qualities and Lived Experience:
• Lived experience of Indigenous communities required, experience with communities within Secwépemc'ulucw is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62).
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63).
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10).
• Candidates must provide evidence of their ability to commit to creating time and space for relationships based on respect as human beings, supporting and embracing differences with kindness, love, and respect (NIMMIWG, 15.7).

Pay Band

$2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )

Location

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work -> Social Work and Human Services

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit ourCareers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.